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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. The children in the park have fun with Rifka and good-naturedly tease her about __________________.
(a) her kerchief.
(b) her shoes.
(c) her bald head.
(d) her accent.

2. Who is Rifka's grandmother?
(a) Bubbe Ruth.
(b) Bubbe Yulia.
(c) Bubbe Natalia.
(d) Bubbe Mila.

3. What reason does Rifka give the Russian soldiers for why she is on the train?
(a) She is returning home from a holiday.
(b) She is going to work for a wealthy family.
(c) She is going to a relative's funeral.
(d) She is going away to school.

4. How does Rifka know Tovah?
(a) They are neighbors.
(b) They are sisters.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are classmates.

5. Ilya tells Rifka he will stay in America if ______________________.
(a) he can take a train ride.
(b) he can ride a bicycle.
(c) he can have chocolates.
(d) he can marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Saul bring to Rifka at the Ellis Island hospital?

2. Why is Rifka hesitant to befriend the person in #131?

3. What is discovered to be growing on Rifka's head?

4. When does Rifka finally sail for America?

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

(see the answer key)

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