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

2. What does Rifka celebrate by herself in her room?
(a) A mitzvah.
(b) A Sweet Sixteen party.
(c) A graduation ceremony.
(d) A birthday party.

3. What color is the little desk Rifka spends much time at in her room in Belgium?
(a) Brown.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the line between being in America, and not being in America?

2. Who is the nun who gives Rifka her treatments?

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

4. What is the Statue of Liberty holding up?

5. What is a word that the lady from HIAS has taught Rifka?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rifka save up for to have specially made for herself?

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

3. What terrible fate does Pieter meet during a big storm while aboard ship?

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

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

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

7. Who is the young sailor Rifka meets on board the ship?

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

9. What sailing arrangements are made for Rifka to go to America when she is cured?

10. How does Rifka feel after the storm in which Pieter died?

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