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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Esther's first meal on the train?
(a) Cabbage soup.
(b) Broth.
(c) Bread.
(d) Watery cereal.

3. What mountains did Esther's father believe that he saw while they were traveling on the train?
(a) Baikal.
(b) Caucasas.
(c) Abakan Range.
(d) Urals.

4. What type of hat did Grandmother Anna wear on the train?
(a) Pillbox with feathers.
(b) Turban cloche.
(c) Tilt straw hat.
(d) Garbo slouch hat.

5. How old was Esther at the beginning of the book?
(a) 10.
(b) 11.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality did Esther see in her mother's features?

2. What was the name of Esther's governess?

3. How fast was the train traveling that Esther and her family were on?

4. What jewelry did Great-grandmother Reisa always wear?

5. What trees did Esther see along the river as the train left Vilna?

(see the answer key)

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