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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. Which one of Rifka's family members is the first to get ill on the train?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Rifka.
(c) Saul.
(d) Mama.

2. Where does Saul find a place for him and Rifka to stay?
(a) An inn.
(b) A school.
(c) A monastery.
(d) A clinic.

3. What color eyes does Ilya have?
(a) Hazel.
(b) Brown.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

4. Who is the sailor with whom Rifka makes friends on the ship?
(a) Alexi.
(b) Pieter.
(c) Gregor.
(d) Paul.

5. Who reads Rifka's poetry to Mr. Fargate?
(a) Rifka.
(b) Saul.
(c) Nurse Bowen.
(d) Ilya.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is steerage class on a steamship?

2. Why is Rifka so upset when she is at Ellis Island?

3. What quality of Rifka's does Doctor Askin find highly valuable in Rifka?

4. What gift do Mama and Papa give to Rifka?

5. How does Rifka say goodbye to the milkman at her house?

(see the answer key)

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