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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 does Saul bring to Rifka at the Ellis Island hospital?
(a) A banana.
(b) A bunch of grapes.
(c) An orange.
(d) Chocolates.

2. Why can Rifka not remember her older brothers in America?
(a) No one ever talks about them.
(b) She lost their pictures.
(c) They left Russia before she was born.
(d) They were killed in the war.

3. Who is the girl who Rifka plays with in the park across the street from the house?
(a) Gizelle.
(b) Ana.
(c) Katya.
(d) Marta.

4. Which family member comes to visit Rifka at the Ellis Island hospital?
(a) Saul.
(b) Nathan.
(c) Papa.
(d) Mama.

5. What items did Rifka carry in her rucksack?
(a) Books.
(b) Silverware.
(c) Candlesticks.
(d) Photographs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Mama and Papa work in America?

2. What has Saul purchased for Rifka to give to Mama?

3. Where is Rifka sent to get treatment for her disease?

4. Rifka carried a book written by which Russian poet?

5. Why do the doctors and nurses think Ilya is a simpleton?

(see the answer key)

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