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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) She is kicked off the train with her baby.
(c) They tell her to run and get it from her husband, but to leave the baby on the train.
(d) They take her jewelry to pay for the ticket.

3. Who do the mother and father follow?
(a) The conductor.
(b) The policeman.
(c) The ticket clerk.
(d) An old couple.

4. How are they going to arrive at their destination?
(a) By bus.
(b) By wagon.
(c) By car.
(d) They are going to walk across the frozen river.

5. Why is the father weak?
(a) He is fasting.
(b) He has recently been ill.
(c) He is getting old.
(d) He has been in jail for years for his resistance-movement activities.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the mother react when the train starts moving?

3. Who is supposed to help the mother?

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

5. What do the father's papers say?

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