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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 18, 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the immigrants ushered as they enter New York Harbor?
(a) Staten Island.
(b) Ellis Island.
(c) Long Island.
(d) Manhattan Island.

2. Why does Evelyn call the old man Tateh?
(a) Because he would not tell her his real name.
(b) Because she met him on Tateh Street.
(c) Because his clothes looked tattered.
(d) Because he cannot pronounce his Hebrew name.

3. What finally really captures Morgan's attention in the world?
(a) The Holy Lands.
(b) Renaissance art and music.
(c) Egyptology.
(d) The philosopher's stone.

4. How does Tateh entertain The Girl at home?
(a) He makes silhouette thumb books for her to look at.
(b) He teaches her how to dance.
(c) He teaches her old Yiddish songs.
(d) He tells her stories of the old country.

5. What does the author show between the characters of Evelyn and Tateh?
(a) That women have a harder time than men.
(b) That everyone has a great opportunity in New York.
(c) That men have more talent than women.
(d) The vast cultural difference between classes at that time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the Little Girl to stop working?

2. Why does he insist on living a grand style in Europe?

3. Who will be speaking at the meeting Evelyn goes to with Tateh and the girl?

4. What physical abnormality does Pierpont Morgan have?

5. What does Evelyn do with most of her money?

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