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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September 2 - February 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rifka's hometown?
(a) Abinsk.
(b) Berchidev.
(c) Spassk.
(d) Moscow.

2. The Russian guards were searching for Nathan because ____________________.
(a) he escaped from the army.
(b) he broke out of prison.
(c) he damaged property in a bar fight.
(d) he stole from a bread vendor.

3. Which of the following is NOT something Rifka does at the hospital?
(a) Learns to speak Polish.
(b) Eat potatoes.
(c) Watch over her mama.
(d) Sing to the patients.

4. Rifka recalls a time when Russian soldiers beat Papa because he would not give up his ____________.
(a) candlesticks.
(b) boots.
(c) heater.
(d) pipe.

5. "Letters from Rifka" begins in September of what year?
(a) 1896.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1919.
(d) 1942.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Rifka not remember her older brothers in America?

2. Who are Rifka's brothers?

3. Who had made the undergarments Rifka wears?

4. How does Rifka know Tovah?

5. Where does Saul find a place for him and Rifka to stay?

(see the answer key)

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