5. Why had a lady from the HIAS taken Rifka shopping for clothes when she first arrived in Antwerp?
(a) Her clothes had big holes in them.
(b) Her clothes were ruined from fumigations.
(c) Her clothes were not warm enough.
(d) Her clothes were too small now.

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

7. What does Pieter do that embarrasses him in front of Rifka?
(a) He spills his coffee.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He falls asleep as she talks.
(d) He falls down on deck.

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

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

10. Where do Mama and Papa work in America?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A clothing factory.
(c) A fish market.
(d) A grocery.

11. Who takes Rifka back home when she gets lost in Antwerp?
(a) A policeman.
(b) A milkman.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A priest.

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

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

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

15. What is notable about the big man Rifka sees in a cafe?
(a) He is missing a thumb.
(b) He has a peg leg.
(c) He has gold teeth.
(d) He is deaf.