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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The children in the park have fun with Rifka and good-naturedly tease her about __________________.
(a) her accent.
(b) her bald head.
(c) her kerchief.
(d) her shoes.

2. How does Rifka get to America after the ship is disabled?
(a) Another ship pulls it to America.
(b) A mechanic ship comes to fix the ship.
(c) The passengers are transferred to another ship.
(d) The passengers are transferred to multiple ships.

3. Which of the following is NOT a food Rifka discovers in Antwerp?
(a) Bananas.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Ice cream.
(d) Watermelon.

4. How does Rifka say goodbye to the milkman at her house?
(a) She hugs him.
(b) She simply smiles.
(c) She shakes his hand.
(d) She kisses his hand.

5. What does Papa give to Rifka before he leaves for America?
(a) His tallis.
(b) His watch.
(c) His pipe.
(d) A bag of apples.

6. What is a word that the lady from HIAS has taught Rifka?
(a) Democratic.
(b) Independence.
(c) Sympathy.
(d) Liberty.

7. What is the only reason Rifka goes outside in Belgium?
(a) To go to her treatments.
(b) To go ice skating.
(c) To go to temple.
(d) To go to the market.

8. Why had Uncle Avrum let Hannah take piano lessons?
(a) To catch a good husband.
(b) To play in an orchestra.
(c) To strenghten her hands.
(d) To teach piano lessons.

9. What is the Statue of Liberty holding up?
(a) A book.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A child.
(d) A lamp.

10. What is remarkable about Rifka's appearance as as result of her illness?
(a) She has lost a couple teeth.
(b) Her skin looks blue.
(c) She has gone bald.
(d) A rash covers her body.

11. What does Rifka think America is?
(a) A journey's end.
(b) A land of milk and honey.
(c) A place of disappointments.
(d) A place to start anew.

12. What does Rifka save her money to buy?
(a) A purse.
(b) A hat.
(c) A pair of gloves
(d) A coat.

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

14. What does Rifka use to make a Star of David?
(a) Broom straws.
(b) Strings.
(c) Ribbons.
(d) Wires.

15. How old is Pieter?
(a) 22.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mama had had to take the gift in #67 and trade it for __________________.

2. Rifka may have to wear a peruke because __________________________.

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

4. Why had a lady from the HIAS taken Rifka shopping for clothes when she first arrived in Antwerp?

5. What had Papa told Rifka to be prepared for at Ellis Island?

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