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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. Who becomes Evelyn's lover?
(a) Tateh.
(b) Younger Brother.
(c) Houdini.
(d) Goldman.

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

3. What is Matthew Henson's special knowledge that make him invaluable to Perry?
(a) He can perform surgery.
(b) He has an uncanny sense of direction.
(c) He is good at repairing dog sleds.
(d) He is an expert chef.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of car is Evelyn being chauffeured in as she goes around in New York?

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

4. Who took up the dare to escape from The Tombs?

5. What does the arrival of the immigrants symbolize?

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