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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through February 25 - October 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disease does Rifka have that prevents her from getting a ticket to America?
(a) Ringworm.
(b) Measles.
(c) Chicken Pox.
(d) Shingles.

2. Rifka recalls that her cousins gave her _______________ for her ninth birthday.
(a) a shawl.
(b) hair ribbons.
(c) a doll.
(d) writing paper.

3. What items did Rifka carry in her rucksack?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Silverware.
(c) Books.
(d) Candlesticks.

4. Where does Rifka's family stay while stranded in Poland?
(a) An inn.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A church.
(d) Papa's cousin's house.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reason does Rifka give the Russian soldiers for why she is on the train?

3. What is notable about the big man Rifka sees in a cafe?

4. What must Rifka do at Ellis Island before she can go home with her parents?

5. Who had made the undergarments Rifka wears?

(see the answer key)

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