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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 Rifka celebrate by herself in her room?
(a) A birthday party.
(b) A graduation ceremony.
(c) A mitzvah.
(d) A Sweet Sixteen party.

2. What does the nurse give to Rifka when she goes to her room?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Milk.
(c) Bananas.
(d) Candy.

3. Rifka says the guard speak ill of her family because ___________________.
(a) they are uneducated.
(b) they are peasants.
(c) they are Jewish.
(d) they are thieves.

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

5. To whom is Rifka writing when the novel begins?
(a) Anja.
(b) Milena.
(c) Duscha.
(d) Tovah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Saul work in America?

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

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

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

5. What color is Rifka's hair?

(see the answer key)

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