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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Rifka's grandmother?
(a) Bubbe Yulia.
(b) Bubbe Mila.
(c) Bubbe Ruth.
(d) Bubbe Natalia.

2. Who is Rifka's uncle who helped her family escape?
(a) Uncle Anastas.
(b) Uncle Avrum.
(c) Uncle Andrick.
(d) Uncle Alexie.

3. What excuse does Uncle Avrum use to get the guards to come away from the train?
(a) His factory is on fire.
(b) His son has fallen into a well.
(c) His wife has had a heart attack.
(d) His factory has been robbed.

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

5. Rifka recalls that Mama always liked to ________________ at home.
(a) bake.
(b) paint.
(c) sing.
(d) plant flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rifka carried a book written by which Russian poet?

2. Where does Saul find a place for him and Rifka to stay?

3. What disease does Rifka have that prevents her from getting a ticket to America?

4. What is Rifka's hometown?

5. Rifka recalls a time when Russian soldiers beat Papa because he would not give up his ____________.

(see the answer key)

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