3. What had Papa told Rifka to be prepared for at Ellis Island?
(a) Lots of questions.
(b) Pickpockets.
(c) Long lines.
(d) Vaccinations.

4. How does Pieter die?
(a) He has typhus.
(b) He drowns during a storm.
(c) He gets food poisoning.
(d) He is hit by a falling mast.

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

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

7. What parting gift does Rifka buy for Sister Katrina?
(a) Chocolates.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Writing paper.
(d) A book of poetry.

8. What business does Rifka think might be good for Bubbe Ruth?
(a) A millinery.
(b) A bakery.
(c) A tailoring shop.
(d) An ice cream business.

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

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

11. What is steerage class on a steamship?
(a) First class passengers.
(b) People working on board for their passage.
(c) The maintenance crew.
(d) People crowded in the belly of a ship.

12. What advantage does Rifka like about being on her own in Antwerp?
(a) She doesn't wear a coat if she doesn't want to.
(b) She can play with whomever she wants to.
(c) She can eat whatever she likes.
(d) She can stay out as late as she wants to.

13. What is something that Nathan used to do for Rifka that she enjoyed?
(a) He brushed her hair.
(b) He bought her chocolates.
(c) He pushed her in a cart.
(d) He let her ride his horse.

14. Who helps Rifka buy her ticket to America?
(a) The lady from HIAS.
(b) Sister Katrina.
(c) Gaston.
(d) Marie.

15. How long did the broken steamship drift until help arrived?
(a) Months.
(b) Hours.
(c) Days.
(d) Weeks.