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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Sister Katrina urge Rifka to get out of her room sometimes?
(a) To get some exercise.
(b) To get some culture.
(c) To get a job.
(d) To learn the language.

3. Rifka recalls that her cousins gave her _______________ for her ninth birthday.
(a) a shawl.
(b) a doll.
(c) writing paper.
(d) hair ribbons.

4. Rifka may have to wear a peruke because __________________________.
(a) she is always cold.
(b) her hair has not grown back.
(c) there is a rash on her arms.
(d) she has trouble walking.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the person in #73 teach Rifka regarding hygiene?

3. What is notable about the big man Rifka sees in a cafe?

4. What color is the little desk Rifka spends much time at in her room in Belgium?

5. What amazes the passenger's on Rifka's ship as they pull into the harbor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the passengers on board the ship fascinated by as they enter the New York harbor?

2. Where does Rifka stay when she goes to Belgium?

3. What do Mama and Papa give to Rifka before they leave for the United States and she goes to Belgium?

4. What does Rifka's brief friendship with Pieter mean, and how is she able to move on past his death?

5. Who administers Rifka's treatments in Antwerp and what else does this person teach Rifka?

6. Who rescues Rifka when she gets lost while out exploring Antwerp?

7. What does this section of the book show about Rifka's burgeoning maturity?

8. Who does the kind milkman remind Rifka of and how does she show her appreciation for his kindness?

9. What can Rifka see from her bedroom window in Antwerp?

10. How does Rifka learn to find family connections even though she is alone in Antwerp?

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