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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. How old is Rifka at the beginning of the book?
(a) 15.
(b) 9.
(c) 17.
(d) 12.

2. Who is Rifka's uncle who helped her family escape?
(a) Uncle Andrick.
(b) Uncle Avrum.
(c) Uncle Alexie.
(d) Uncle Anastas.

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

4. Rifka says that the wounded ship moved so slowly to America that she could have _____________________.
(a) rowed there faster.
(b) fixed the boat faster.
(c) swum there faster.
(d) pushed the boat faster.

5. What is the ultimate destination of Rifka and her family?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a food Rifka discovers in Antwerp?

2. Rifka is the only one in the family who could pass for a Russian peasant _____________________.

3. How does the milkman say goodbye to Rifka at her house?

4. What does Papa give to Rifka before he leaves for America?

5. Where do Mama and Papa work in America?

(see the answer key)

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