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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. Why does Ilya's uncle want him in America?
(a) For the money he can earn.
(b) So he can learn English.
(c) To carry on the family name.
(d) To keep him company.

2. Why is Rifka hesitant to befriend the person in #131?
(a) He is a Russian peasant and an enemy.
(b) He has tuberculosis.
(c) She will want to stay with her.
(d) He looks like he has typhus.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of Rifka's older brothers living in America?
(a) Pieter.
(b) Asher.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Reuben.

4. What concerns Rifka as all the people are gathering around her to hug her?
(a) She might still have ringworm.
(b) She steps on someone's foot.
(c) She smells of onions.
(d) Her kerchief slips.

5. What musical instrument is Tovah good at playing?
(a) Clarinet.
(b) Flute.
(c) Piano.
(d) Violin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nathan work in America?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe what Rifka sees in Poland, which is just like her hometown in Russia?

3. What saddens Rifka one morning while checking on the typhus baby?

4. What does Rifka think America is?

5. What job does Saul get while waiting on his family to get well?

(see the answer key)

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