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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was a popular type of entertainment show in those days?
(a) Classic concerts.
(b) Sing alongs.
(c) Color motion pictures.
(d) Minstrels in black face.

3. What does Father think about when he sees the new immigrants?
(a) That there are too many immigrants coming into the USA.
(b) That they all buy American flags.
(c) That there will be new competition for his business.
(d) That there will be more crime in New York.

4. What happens when the Young Man hides in Goldman's closet?
(a) He faints when he sees Evelyn in the nude.
(b) He covers his eyes when Godlman gives Evelyn a massage.
(c) He gets caught when Goldman hangs up her coat.
(d) He sees Evelyn naked and loses control.

5. What does Evelyn see that causes her to order the driver to stop the car?
(a) An organ grinder with a monkey.
(b) A lost puppy.
(c) A sale on shawls.
(d) A dirty-faced girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was in the opposite cell of The Tombs as the great escape artist worked his feat?

2. Who is on the mind of Mother's Younger Brother?

3. What began to be heard in the ghettos?

4. Why is the girl tied by a rope to the old man's wrists?

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

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