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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 2 - October 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When will Rifka truly be an American?
(a) When she is registered in school.
(b) When she leaves Ellis Island.
(c) When she gets a job.
(d) When she takes a citizenship class.

3. What does the nurse give to Rifka when she goes to her room?
(a) Bananas.
(b) Oranges.
(c) Milk.
(d) Candy.

4. What gift has Saul bought for Rifka?
(a) A new kerchief.
(b) A notebook of paper.
(c) Hair ribbons.
(d) A new dress.

5. Why is Rifka hesitant to befriend the person in #131?
(a) He has tuberculosis.
(b) He is a Russian peasant and an enemy.
(c) He looks like he has typhus.
(d) She will want to stay with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Rifka not remember her older brothers in America?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe what Rifka sees in Poland, which is just like her hometown in Russia?

3. What is the name of the person in #131?

4. What sweet treat does Mama bring to Rifka for her belated birthday?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of Rifka's older brothers living in America?

(see the answer key)

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