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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the mother feel about her new situation?
(a) She is hesitant about whether or not it's the right choice.
(b) She is excited about it.
(c) She is resigned to her fate.
(d) She is fearful.

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

3. How do the other passengers react when the father is being questioned?
(a) They turn their heads and look away.
(b) They ask why he is being questioned.
(c) They stand up and defend him.
(d) They push the inquisitors out of the compartment.

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

5. What does the father tell the mother the baby is doing as they cross the river?
(a) Smiling.
(b) Gurgling happily.
(c) Eating.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion do the father and mother follow?

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

3. Where is the mother supposed to stay?

4. Why is the father leaving the country?

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

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