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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. What parting gift does Rifka buy for Sister Katrina?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Writing paper.
(c) A book of poetry.
(d) Chocolates.

2. Who is the sailor with whom Rifka makes friends on the ship?
(a) Paul.
(b) Pieter.
(c) Gregor.
(d) Alexi.

3. Who is the only member of Rifka's family who does not get sick?
(a) Mama.
(b) Saul.
(c) Papa.
(d) Nathan.

4. Why is Rifka hesitant to befriend the person in #131?
(a) She will want to stay with her.
(b) He looks like he has typhus.
(c) He is a Russian peasant and an enemy.
(d) He has tuberculosis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ilya do to prove that he is not a simpleton?

2. Which of the following are NOT detainees on Ellis Island?

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

4. What does Rifka think will be the punishment for her and Ilya after what he does in #154?

5. Who reads Rifka's poetry to Mr. Fargate?

(see the answer key)

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