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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Exile.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of home did Eva's parents buy in Canada?
(a) A two story lap-board house.
(b) A small "stucco" house.
(c) A large brick house.
(d) An ocean cottage.

2. What did Eva believe was the most important thing about speech?
(a) It was only good in Polish.
(b) It was not helpful in communication.
(c) It was a class signifier.
(d) It could be sloppy and still understood.

3. Where did the Wydras live inside the house in which they stayed when they arrived in Vancouver?
(a) The attic.
(b) The "family" room.
(c) The basement.
(d) The spare bedroom.

4. What did Eva think that the sliced cheese and bologna smelled like?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Raw meat.
(c) Plastic.
(d) Chicken.

5. What did Eva's father settle into for work in Canada?
(a) He worked for a construction company.
(b) He ran a diner.
(c) He collected and sold junk.
(d) He ran an antique store for fine antiques.

Short Answer Questions

1. When little Eva worried about her parents fighting, what did her father tell her about their marriage that soothed Eva's worries?

2. After traveling to America, what did Eva declare was the capitol of the United States?

3. On Eva's voyage of self-improvement, what two historical figures did she want to follow?

4. When did Eva's family attend synagogue in Poland?

5. What was another word for "cuppings?"

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