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

2. Rifka writes in her letter that her family has escaped from which country?
(a) Russia.
(b) Romania.
(c) Poland.
(d) China.

3. Who is the nun who gives Rifka her treatments?
(a) Sister Caroline.
(b) Sister Katya.
(c) Sister Katrina.
(d) Sister Natasha.

4. What is Rifka's prognosis according to the medical student?
(a) She will be crippled for life.
(b) She will have bad scars.
(c) She will be better in a few days.
(d) She will die.

5. How old is Rifka on the birthday she spends in Belgium?
(a) 13.
(b) 17.
(c) 19.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Rifka's family members taken when they get ill?

2. Rifka may have to wear a peruke because __________________________.

3. How does Pieter die?

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

5. Rifka says that the wounded ship moved so slowly to America that she could have _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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