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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What danger do they face as they cross the river?
(a) Thin ice and slipperyness.
(b) Recognition.
(c) The bridge could collapse at any time.
(d) They might get arrested.

2. How does the mother react when the train starts moving?
(a) She starts running up and down the corridor looking for her husband.
(b) She faints.
(c) She gets off the train.
(d) She starts screaming at the conductor.

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

4. What do the inquisitors accuse the father of doing?
(a) Sneaking out of the country.
(b) Murder.
(c) Spying.
(d) Stealing some important papers.

5. What does the ticket clerk tell the mother she should do?
(a) Get on the next train.
(b) Go back home.
(c) Come inside.
(d) Search for her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the father tell the mother the baby is doing as they cross the river?

2. What religion do the father and mother follow?

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

4. What do the father's papers say?

5. Why don't they wait for the next train?

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