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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) A rash covers her body.
(d) She has gone bald.

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

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

4. When Rifka gets the approval to go to America, she has been gone from Berdichev for how long?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 6 months.

5. What musical instrument is Tovah good at playing?
(a) Violin.
(b) Clarinet.
(c) Piano.
(d) Flute.

6. What is the item in #90 made of?
(a) Wool.
(b) Velvet.
(c) Leather.
(d) Suede.

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

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

9. How old is Rifka on the birthday she spends in Belgium?
(a) 21.
(b) 17.
(c) 19.
(d) 13.

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

11. Who does the man in #81 remind Rifka of?
(a) Uncle Zeb.
(b) Saul.
(c) Papa.
(d) Uncle Avrum.

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

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

14. What language does the person in #73 teach Rifka?
(a) English.
(b) Dutch.
(c) Flemish.
(d) French.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What advantage does Rifka like about being on her own in Antwerp?

2. What does Pieter do that embarrasses him in front of Rifka?

3. Which of the following is NOT a food Rifka discovers in Antwerp?

4. Rifka says that the wounded ship moved so slowly to America that she could have _____________________.

5. How does Pieter die?

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