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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. Is Perry able to locate the exact spot of the North Pole?
(a) Yes, because of the red and white pole standing there.
(b) Yes, because the house of Santa Claus is there.
(c) No, but there is no doubt he was there.
(d) No, because the compass does not function there.

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

3. What does Father notice as the expedition sails out of the harbor?
(a) How the temperature is already dropping.
(b) A rag ship arraving with new immigrants.
(c) A fireworks display in thier honor.
(d) The U.S. Navy escort ship.

4. To where does Younger Brother ride the streetcar?
(a) To the community college.
(b) To the Rialto Theater.
(c) To the end of the line.
(d) To Woolworth's.

5. Why does Father not go to the Pole with Perry?
(a) Father prefers to remain with the Esquimos.
(b) Parts of Father's body keep on freezing each day.
(c) Perry and Father do not get along well.
(d) Father decides the whole thing is silly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the immigrants ushered as they enter New York Harbor?

2. What does the arrival of the immigrants symbolize?

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

4. What happened often when Freud was around Jung?

5. What does Riis call his colored map of Manhattan?

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