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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 does Ilya want Rifka to read for Mr. Fargate?
(a) Pushkin's poetry.
(b) Her own poetry.
(c) Her journal entries.
(d) The letters to Tovah.

2. What is the name of the person in #131?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Katya.
(c) Ilya.
(d) Roberto.

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

4. How old is Rifka at the beginning of the book?
(a) 12.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 9.

5. Which of the following are NOT detainees on Ellis Island?
(a) Sick people.
(b) Simpletons.
(c) Criminals.
(d) Jews.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rifka recalls that her cousins gave her _______________ for her ninth birthday.

2. Which of the following is NOT a scent that Rifka smells on her Mama when she comes to visit?

3. Doctor Askin thinks that Rifka could study in which field?

4. When does Rifka finally reach America?

5. What do the women in Poland wear on their heads?

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