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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. Where does the medical student say that Rifka contracted her disease?
(a) Water from a pond.
(b) On the train.
(c) A Polish train station.
(d) Somewhere in Russia.

2. How does Rifka feel about her brother, Saul?
(a) She finds him amusing.
(b) She does not like him.
(c) She detests him.
(d) She loves him.

3. Rifka gives Saul money to buy __________________ for Mama.
(a) flowers.
(b) a dress.
(c) candlesticks.
(d) perfume.

4. Who are Rifka's brothers?
(a) Aleksandr and Pieter.
(b) Saul and Pieter.
(c) Nathan and Aleksandr.
(d) Nathan and Saul.

5. Who takes Rifka back home when she gets lost in Antwerp?
(a) A priest.
(b) A policeman.
(c) A milkman.
(d) A soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rifka's family head once everyone is well and out of the hospital?

2. Why does Rifka help take care of a Polish baby?

3. The children in the park have fun with Rifka and good-naturedly tease her about __________________.

4. Why do the doctors and nurses think Ilya is a simpleton?

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

(see the answer key)

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