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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Crossing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion do the father and mother follow?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Taoism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Judaism.

2. How old is the author in 1933?
(a) 40.
(b) 20.
(c) 7.
(d) 1.

3. Who meets the mother after several hours?
(a) The father.
(b) The police.
(c) The conductor, on his way back.
(d) The ticket clerk.

4. Why is the father leaving the country?
(a) He wants to learn about different cultures.
(b) He is going to teach at a Christian school.
(c) He has been run out of his own hometown.
(d) He wants to start fresh.

5. What happens when the mother realizes she doesn't have her ticket?
(a) Those around her understand her situation so it is all right.
(b) They tell her to run and get it from her husband, but to leave the baby on the train.
(c) They take her jewelry to pay for the ticket.
(d) She is kicked off the train with her baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the train stop?

2. Why is it upsetting when the train begins to move?

3. What makes the mother feel even better about her situation?

4. What does the ticket clerk tell the mother she should do?

5. How do the other passengers react when the father is being questioned?

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