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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 does Papa give to Rifka before he leaves for America?
(a) A bag of apples.
(b) His pipe.
(c) His watch.
(d) His tallis.

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

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

4. What amazes the passenger's on Rifka's ship as they pull into the harbor?
(a) The Statue of Liberty.
(b) All the ships in the harbor.
(c) Ellis Island.
(d) The tall buildings.

5. What do the women in Poland wear on their heads?
(a) Berets.
(b) Kerchiefs.
(c) Pillbox hats.
(d) Shawls.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rifka get to America after the ship is disabled?

2. How old is Pieter?

3. What do the guards make Rifka's family do at the Polish border?

4. How old is Rifka at the beginning of the book?

5. Why can Rifka not remember her older brothers in America?

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