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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. Rifka thinks it is better for a girl to be _____________ than to be beautiful.
(a) athletic.
(b) funny.
(c) clever.
(d) smart.

2. What is the line between being in America, and not being in America?
(a) Ellis Island.
(b) New York Harbor.
(c) A steamship.
(d) Nova Scotia.

3. What gift has Saul bought for Rifka?
(a) A new kerchief.
(b) Hair ribbons.
(c) A notebook of paper.
(d) A new dress.

4. What does Rifka worry about while on board the ship?
(a) Storms.
(b) Getting seasick.
(c) Being lonesome.
(d) Having her money stolen.

5. Who is the only one in Rifka's family who can speak Russian without a Yiddish accent?
(a) Mama.
(b) Papa.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Rifka.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Saul about Rifka's actions?

2. Why does Sister Katrina urge Rifka to get out of her room sometimes?

3. Who does the man in #81 remind Rifka of?

4. What is the ultimate destination of Rifka and her family?

5. With whom does Rifka make friends at Ellis Island?

(see the answer key)

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