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

2. Who had made the undergarments Rifka wears?
(a) Aunt Katya.
(b) Aunt Rachel.
(c) Aunt Natalia.
(d) Aunt Zasha.

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

4. What had Papa told Rifka to be prepared for at Ellis Island?
(a) Long lines.
(b) Lots of questions.
(c) Vaccinations.
(d) Pickpockets.

5. What must Rifka do at Ellis Island before she can go home with her parents?
(a) Pass a medical inspection.
(b) Pay an arrival fee.
(c) Find her rucksack.
(d) Get vaccinations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does Rifka have?

2. What is something that Nathan used to do for Rifka that she enjoyed?

3. Rifka carried a book written by which Russian poet?

4. Where does Rifka's family head once everyone is well and out of the hospital?

5. Which of the following is NOT something Rifka does at the hospital?

(see the answer key)

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