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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 2 - October 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rifka recalls that her cousins gave her _______________ for her ninth birthday.
(a) writing paper.
(b) a doll.
(c) a shawl.
(d) hair ribbons.

2. Rifka recalls that Mama always liked to ________________ at home.
(a) paint.
(b) sing.
(c) plant flowers.
(d) bake.

3. Who is the only one in Rifka's family who can speak Russian without a Yiddish accent?
(a) Rifka.
(b) Nathan.
(c) Papa.
(d) Mama.

4. How does Rifka get to America after the ship is disabled?
(a) The passengers are transferred to another ship.
(b) A mechanic ship comes to fix the ship.
(c) The passengers are transferred to multiple ships.
(d) Another ship pulls it to America.

5. What has Rifka begun to write?
(a) A novel.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Short stories.
(d) Articles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papa give to Rifka before he leaves for America?

2. What does Mama give to Rifka before Mama leaves for America?

3. What has Saul purchased for Rifka to give to Mama?

4. What is something that Nathan used to do for Rifka that she enjoyed?

5. What does the nurse give to Rifka when she goes to her room?

(see the answer key)

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