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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. Which of the following is NOT a scent that Rifka smells on her Mama when she comes to visit?
(a) Celery.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Yeast.
(d) Nutmeg.

2. Why had Uncle Avrum let Hannah take piano lessons?
(a) To play in an orchestra.
(b) To catch a good husband.
(c) To teach piano lessons.
(d) To strenghten her hands.

3. How does Rifka say goodbye to the milkman at her house?
(a) She hugs him.
(b) She shakes his hand.
(c) She simply smiles.
(d) She kisses his hand.

4. What does Rifka think America is?
(a) A journey's end.
(b) A land of milk and honey.
(c) A place to start anew.
(d) A place of disappointments.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What quality of Rifka's does Doctor Askin find highly valuable in Rifka?

2. Why had a lady from the HIAS taken Rifka shopping for clothes when she first arrived in Antwerp?

3. How does Rifka close her first letter to Tovah?

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

5. When does Rifka finally reach America?

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