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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Solomon Slepak born according to Chapter 1?
(a) 1893.
(b) 1896.
(c) 1903.
(d) 1883.

2. What alternative did Solomon's mother give him when he was 13?
(a) Become a dentist or leave the house.
(b) Become a soldier or leave the house.
(c) Become a train driver or leave the house.
(d) Become a rabbi or leave the house.

3. Why did people in Russia drive with runner lights instead of real headlights according to Volodya?
(a) To save the battery.
(b) Bulbs were in short supply.
(c) For security reasons.
(d) Street lights were abundant.

4. How did the Russians view the Jews during much of the history of the country?
(a) As angels.
(b) As bad merchants.
(c) As demons.
(d) As heretics.

5. When was the area known today as Russia first colonized?
(a) 8th century.
(b) 6th century.
(c) 7th century.
(d) 10th century.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Volodya's family excited to learn?

2. How many of Potok's books did Masha read?

3. Why did Solomon have to change his name before going to Japan?

4. When did the Jewish community thrive on the Black Sea?

5. What did the Russian government do to force Jews' assimilation into Russian society?

(see the answer key)

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