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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. What is the name of the boy, who Etke reads the book Sanine with?
(a) His name is not given.
(b) Tendvka.
(c) Navaredok.
(d) Tashker.

2. What language does Paysi learn as a youth in addition to his own?
(a) German.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) English.

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

4. How was Paysi's birth father related to his adopted father?
(a) They were cousins.
(b) They were best friends.
(c) They were brothers.
(d) They did not know each other.

5. What does the narrator and the Man from Buenos Aires drink for lunch?
(a) Water.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Brandy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In The Automatic Exemption where does the tall bearded Jew currently reside?

2. Why should Itsik have an automatic exemption from the draft?

3. Where is Ahronchik and his mother from?

4. What is Itsik short for?

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

(see the answer key)

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