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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 do Beilke and Podhotzur leave for America?
(a) Podhotzur has family there and wants to live in New York.
(b) They leave to escape the riots.
(c) Podhotzur establishes a great business there.
(d) They go broke and flee their creditors.

2. What does Itsik's mother call him for good luck?
(a) Alter.
(b) Eisik.
(c) Itzl.
(d) Azne.

3. What does Tevye take with him when he goes to Yehupetz to look for Mendl?
(a) The contract he signed with Mendl.
(b) Dairy merchandise.
(c) A gift for Mendl.
(d) His daughter.

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

5. Where did the train accident happen in The MIracle of Hoshana Rabbah?
(a) Bershed.
(b) Nemirov.
(c) Khashchevate.
(d) Sobolivke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tevye blame primarily for the loss of his small fortune?

2. What question about Mendle does Tevye ask Golde after he leaves their home?

3. What is the man from Lower Pereshchepena wearing?

4. What is Chvedka's profession?

5. What are the two men discussing in Eighteen from Pereshchepena?

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