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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. How does Rifka get to America after the ship is disabled?
(a) A mechanic ship comes to fix the ship.
(b) Another ship pulls it to America.
(c) The passengers are transferred to another ship.
(d) The passengers are transferred to multiple ships.

2. What job does Saul get while waiting on his family to get well?
(a) He washes dishes in a restaurant.
(b) He sorts apples in an orchard.
(c) He mops floors at the train station.
(d) He builds houses with a construction company.

3. Where is Rifka sent to get treatment for her disease?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Ireland.

4. How does Rifka feel about her brother, Saul?
(a) She finds him amusing.
(b) She does not like him.
(c) She detests him.
(d) She loves him.

5. Who are Rifka's brothers?
(a) Aleksandr and Pieter.
(b) Nathan and Saul.
(c) Nathan and Aleksandr.
(d) Saul and Pieter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a word that the lady from HIAS has taught Rifka?

2. Who helps Rifka buy her ticket to America?

3. Who is Rifka's uncle who helped her family escape?

4. Why is Rifka's family stranded in Poland?

5. The children in the park have fun with Rifka and good-naturedly tease her about __________________.

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