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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. Why is Ilya silent in the interrogation room?
(a) He has laryngitis.
(b) He is afraid of the doctor.
(c) He thinks his uncle does not want him.
(d) He wants to go back to Russia.

2. Rifka thinks it is better for a girl to be _____________ than to be beautiful.
(a) smart.
(b) athletic.
(c) clever.
(d) funny.

3. What does Nurse Bowen give to Rifka that delights her?
(a) A book.
(b) New shoes.
(c) Cologne.
(d) Writing paper.

4. What is one reason Rifka is being detained at Ellis Island?
(a) She has a rash on the trunk of her body.
(b) She has a bad cough that could be pneumonia.
(c) They need to make sure her ringworm is cured.
(d) Her skin has a bluish tint to it.

5. Why had a lady from the HIAS taken Rifka shopping for clothes when she first arrived in Antwerp?
(a) Her clothes were too small now.
(b) Her clothes had big holes in them.
(c) Her clothes were ruined from fumigations.
(d) Her clothes were not warm enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does Rifka have?

2. What is a word that the lady from HIAS has taught Rifka?

3. Rifka says that the wounded ship moved so slowly to America that she could have _____________________.

4. What had Papa told Rifka to be prepared for at Ellis Island?

5. What had Hannah given to Rifka before the family escaped?

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