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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Tateh and the girl at home that day?
(a) The girl is sick.
(b) Evelyn's husband has put out a contract on Tateh.
(c) They are hiding from Evelyn.
(d) Tateh is out of supplies and has no money to buy more.

2. What type of labor was favored in the factories then?
(a) Child labor.
(b) Black labor.
(c) Irish labor.
(d) Female labor.

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

4. What is a theme established in the first two chapters?
(a) Adventure.
(b) Isolationism.
(c) Patriotism.
(d) Immigartion.

5. At the trial, how does Evelyn depict herself at age fifteen?
(a) As a waitress who wanted to be an actress.
(b) Sitting in a velvet swing as a wealthy industrialist ogled her calves.
(c) As a simple minded girl who would do anyrthing for any man.
(d) As a spoiled rich girl who destroyed men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Houdini brooding while walking the streets of New York?

2. What was a popular type of entertainment show in those days?

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

4. What famous person is in the auto accident in front of Father's house?

5. What is worrying Mother back in New Rochelle?

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