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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama give to Rifka before Mama leaves for America?
(a) A lock of her hair.
(b) A locket.
(c) Some money.
(d) A photograph.

2. 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.

3. What amazes the passenger's on Rifka's ship as they pull into the harbor?
(a) The Statue of Liberty.
(b) The tall buildings.
(c) All the ships in the harbor.
(d) Ellis Island.

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

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

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

7. What language does the HIAS lady in Antwerp tutor Rifka in?
(a) Dutch.
(b) Flemish.
(c) English.
(d) German.

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

9. How does the milkman say goodbye to Rifka at her house?
(a) He salutes.
(b) He pats her on the shoulder.
(c) He bows to her.
(d) He kisses her on the cheek.

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

11. What excites Rifka about what her parents have in New York City?
(a) Indoor plumbing.
(b) A refrigerator.
(c) A view of a park.
(d) New jobs.

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

13. Mama had had to take the gift in #67 and trade it for __________________.
(a) potatoes.
(b) medicine.
(c) meat.
(d) cabbages.

14. What does the person in #73 teach Rifka regarding hygiene?
(a) How to brush her teeth.
(b) How to scrub her nails.
(c) How to wash her hair.
(d) How to wash her clothes.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Rifka worry about while on board the ship?

3. How does Pieter die?

4. What does Rifka celebrate by herself in her room?

5. When will Rifka truly be an American?

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