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

2. What does Mama give to Rifka before Mama leaves for America?
(a) A photograph.
(b) A locket.
(c) Some money.
(d) A lock of her hair.

3. Who eats the food that Rifka had saved for Saul?
(a) The innkeeper.
(b) Rifka.
(c) The innkeeper's daughter.
(d) Saul.

4. Rifka is the only one in the family who could pass for a Russian peasant _____________________.
(a) because of her ruddy complexion.
(b) because of her clothing.
(c) because of her blonde hair.
(d) because of her sturdy legs.

5. What is the Statue of Liberty holding up?
(a) A book.
(b) A child.
(c) A lamp.
(d) An eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Rifka's brothers?

2. What business does Rifka think might be good for Bubbe Ruth?

3. Who takes Rifka back home when she gets lost in Antwerp?

4. What is Rifka wearing as she arrives in America?

5. What is the line between being in America, and not being in America?

(see the answer key)

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