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

2. What is Rifka wearing as she arrives in America?
(a) A black velvet hat.
(b) A blue coat.
(c) A pink dress.
(d) New leather boots.

3. What had Pieter encouraged Rifka to do?
(a) Be brave.
(b) Look on the bright side.
(c) Love with all your heart.
(d) Keep smiling.

4. Rifka writes her letter while on a train bound for which country?
(a) Poland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Austria.
(d) Switzerland.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rifka worry about while on board the ship?

2. How long did the broken steamship drift until help arrived?

3. What disease does Rifka have?

4. Who are Rifka's brothers?

5. How does Rifka feel about her brother, Saul?

(see the answer key)

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