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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. Who is the couple who has taken Rifka into their home in Belgium?
(a) Phillippe and Cecile.
(b) Maurice and Gabrielle.
(c) Gerard and Marie.
(d) Gaston and Marie.

2. Where does Rifka's family head once everyone is well and out of the hospital?
(a) Zurich.
(b) Krakow.
(c) Warsaw.
(d) Berlin.

3. What does Rifka note is missing when her rucksack is returned to her?
(a) Her good dress.
(b) Her hair ribbons.
(c) The candlesticks.
(d) Her book.

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

5. Why does Sister Katrina urge Rifka to get out of her room sometimes?
(a) To learn the language.
(b) To get some exercise.
(c) To get a job.
(d) To get some culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Uncle Avrum use to get the guards to come away from the train?

2. What do the women in Poland wear on their heads?

3. What is a word that the lady from HIAS has taught Rifka?

4. What is the name of the town where Rifka's family is stranded in Poland?

5. Rifka recalls that Mama always liked to ________________ at home.

(see the answer key)

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