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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who raced after the truck that took Esther, her parents, and grandparents to the train?
(a) Liusik.
(b) Grandmother Sara.
(c) Aunt Sonia.
(d) Uncle David.

2. After Uncle David called, what did Esther's father wear when he went to Esther's grandfather's apartment?
(a) Business suit.
(b) Slacks and a dress shirt.
(c) Pajamas.
(d) Dressing gown.

3. What territory were the prisoners in when the train stopped?
(a) Altai.
(b) Turkmenistan.
(c) Moldova.
(d) Crimea.

4. About how long did the Rudomins and others travel before they were allowed off the train?
(a) 7 weeks.
(b) About 4 weeks.
(c) 5 weeks.
(d) About 6 weeks.

5. What did Esther's mother give her to take to her grandmother?
(a) Money.
(b) Matchbox.
(c) Photo albums.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people were packed into the railroad car?

2. How old was Great-grandmother Reisa when she died?

3. What day of the week did Esther have piano lessons?

4. How old was Esther at the beginning of the book?

5. How many separate apartments were in Esther's house?

(see the answer key)

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