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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. To whom is Rifka writing when the novel begins?
(a) Tovah.
(b) Anja.
(c) Milena.
(d) Duscha.

2. What job does Saul get while waiting on his family to get well?
(a) He builds houses with a construction company.
(b) He mops floors at the train station.
(c) He washes dishes in a restaurant.
(d) He sorts apples in an orchard.

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

4. How does Rifka feel about her brother, Saul?
(a) She does not like him.
(b) She detests him.
(c) She finds him amusing.
(d) She loves him.

5. Where is Rifka sent to get treatment for her disease?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Belgium.
(c) England.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only member of Rifka's family who does not get sick?

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

3. Rifka recalls that her cousins gave her _______________ for her ninth birthday.

4. What is Rifka's prognosis according to the medical student?

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

(see the answer key)

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