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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is remarkable about Rifka's appearance as as result of her illness?
(a) A rash covers her body.
(b) Her skin looks blue.
(c) She has gone bald.
(d) She has lost a couple teeth.

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

3. Who is the only one in Rifka's family who can speak Russian without a Yiddish accent?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Rifka.
(c) Papa.
(d) Mama.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is steerage class on a steamship?

2. What language does the HIAS lady in Antwerp tutor Rifka in?

3. When will Rifka truly be an American?

4. What is the Statue of Liberty holding up?

5. How does Rifka get to America after the ship is disabled?

(see the answer key)

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