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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Freud visited New York and saw the early motion pictures, what was his thought?
(a) At least they are silent.
(b) They hurt my eyes.
(c) Americans have too much leisure time.
(d) These could be used on my patients.

3. Why is the girl tied by a rope to the old man's wrists?
(a) Because the girl would dance when the rope was pulled.
(b) Because girls and women were often kidnapped.
(c) Because the girl was insane.
(d) Because the old man was bline.

4. What was Freud's judgment about America?
(a) He said it was ahead of its time.
(b) He said it had left eruope behind.
(c) He said it was a poor copy of Europe.
(d) He said it was a gigantic mistake.

5. which immigrants are sent back home?
(a) Thos who cannot read.
(b) Those too old or ill.
(c) Those who are criminals.
(d) Those from Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a main reason for men losing their jobs about the turn of the century?

2. Why does Harry K. Shaw receive special privileges in jail?

3. With whom is Father planning to travel to the North Pole?

4. What does Evelyn see that causes her to order the driver to stop the car?

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

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