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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Automatic Exemption, pp. 229-238, It Doesn't Pay to Be Good, pp. 238-.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Man from Buenos Aires run away from home at a young age?
(a) To start his career as a performer.
(b) To follow the love of his life.
(c) To escape his abusive step-father.
(d) To avoid getting drafted into the army.

2. In The Automatic Exemption, what place is the tall bearded Jew originally from?
(a) Mezritch.
(b) Vorotolivke.
(c) Mazapevke.
(d) Agvrik.

3. How many partners does the Man from Buenos Aires have?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. What does Tevye do when he meets Chava in the forest after her marriage?
(a) He listens to her, but refuses to forgive her.
(b) He refuses to speak to her and leaves the scene.
(c) He forgives her, but tells her she is unwelcome at home.
(d) He gives her some money as a wedding gift.

5. Why is there a sudden influx in the population of Boiberik in Shprintze?
(a) There is a cholera infestation in Odessa driving people to Boiberik.
(b) Rich Jews are fleeing the city to escape riots and pogroms.
(c) Many Jews have been forcefully relocated to Boiberik.
(d) Many Jews are moving to Boiberik for economic opportunities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Rayzl's birth mother?

2. What does Golde prepare for Ahronchik and his friend on their visit over the holiday to Tevye's house?

3. What does Itsik's mother call him for good luck?

4. What is the name of the boy, who Etke reads the book Sanine with?

5. Before her adoption, how is the girl Rayzl related to her adopted father?

(see the answer key)

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