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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Berko think the train stopped?
(a) He thinks it was purely due to his own genius.
(b) He was fated to live another year.
(c) He assumes it was just a coincidence.
(d) He thinks the power of the Priest's faith stopped it.

2. How do the gossips explain the death of Yoyl Tashker's wife?
(a) They claim he beat her to death.
(b) They claim she committed suicide.
(c) They claim she died in a fire started by Yoyl.
(d) The claim she died of hunger.

3. Why does Aharon's son get rid of his school hat?
(a) He lost his hat playing a game.
(b) He has left school.
(c) He doesn't want others to know he is a student.
(d) The hat no longer fits his head.

4. How many children does Moyshe-Nachman have?
(a) He has eight children.
(b) Three daughter and one son.
(c) One son.
(d) Two daughters.

5. Which is NOT one of professions that Danielschik attempts to apprentice for?
(a) A carpenter.
(b) A goldsmith.
(c) A watchmaker.
(d) A tailer.

6. How does the train eventually stop?
(a) It runs out of fuel.
(b) It runs off track and crashes.
(c) Train engineers manage to put something on the tracks to stop it.
(d) It loses momentum climbing a steep hill.

7. What does the diamond dealer try to sell to the commercial traveler at the end of the Hard Luck?
(a) Diamond earrings.
(b) A diamond ring.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A necklace.

8. How long had Moshke had insurance before the place burned down?
(a) Two years.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One day.

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

10. What color of ties is Froike-Sheygetz partial to?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Blue.
(c) Bright red.
(d) Pale pink.

11. What is the name of the rich man who dies in Fated for Misfortune?
(a) Menasche.
(b) Nacuhmen.
(c) Danielchik.
(d) Simon.

12. What does The Man from Buenos Aires hope to find in his hometown?
(a) A loyal dog.
(b) His childhood home.
(c) A wife.
(d) His missing brother.

13. What does Berko do for a living?
(a) He is a cantor.
(b) He is a mason.
(c) He is a tailor.
(d) He makes vinegar.

14. What convinces the Jews of Bohopoli to become "poliakovs" or people work for the railroad?
(a) It was an easy way to make money.
(b) They were anxious to be able to travel to St. Petersburg more easily.
(c) They were forced to work on the railroad by the army.
(d) They were given a tax break.

15. In The Automatic Exemption where does the tall bearded Jew currently reside?
(a) Kaminka.
(b) Vortolivke.
(c) Mezritch.
(d) Mazapaevke.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of Itsik's deceased brother.

3. Where does Aharon's son move so he can attend school?

4. What does the Man from Buenos Aires show the narrator to prove his wealth?

5. What is the name of the girl Danielschik marries?

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