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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following institutions does Pottstown boast?
(a) Wiley College.
(b) Grambling State University.
(c) Oberlin College.
(d) The Tucker School.

2. Which of the following does Moshe gift Chona?
(a) Mishnah Beruah.
(b) Shulchan Aruch.
(c) Arba’ah Turim.
(d) Yoreh De’ah.

3. Which of the following performed at Moshe’s theatre?
(a) Duke Ellington.
(b) Bing Crosby.
(c) Chick Webb.
(d) Gene Krupa.

4. On which street was Moshe’s theatre?
(a) Main.
(b) High.
(c) First.
(d) Philadelphia.

5. Which of the following was Moshe’s theatre?
(a) Pennsylvanian.
(b) All-American.
(c) Aspirant.
(d) Pottstowner.

6. What is the name of the house of worship Moshe attends?
(a) Beth Elohim.
(b) Kol Ami.
(c) Ahavat Achim.
(d) B'nai Sholom.

7. From whom did Malachi buy a bakery?
(a) Antonio.
(b) Delucci.
(c) Giovanni.
(d) Fabicelli.

8. To which of the following is the novel dedicated?
(a) Guy Cousin.
(b) Sy Friend.
(c) Ai Waifu.
(d) Ty Husband.

9. From what Alabama town does Paper come?
(a) Mountain Brook.
(b) Vestavia.
(c) Birmingham.
(d) Hoover.

10. In what group did Chulo Davis play?
(a) Chelsea Chanticleers.
(b) Harlem Hamfats.
(c) Bed-Stuy Bravos.
(d) NoHo Notables.

11. How does the novel gloss the term “turn”?
(a) Talent.
(b) Skill.
(c) Drive.
(d) Luck.

12. How does the novel gloss the term “twart”?
(a) Sweetmeat.
(b) Sponge cake.
(c) Trifle.
(d) Cupcake.

13. What fruit does Malachi note having only tasted in America?
(a) Kiwi.
(b) Papaya.
(c) Guava.
(d) Banana.

14. How much did Moshe borrow from Isaac to fund a show?
(a) $700.
(b) $3,700.
(c) $1,700.
(d) $2,700.

15. Of which of the following does Malachi’s challah taste?
(a) Kumquat.
(b) Leeks.
(c) Onions.
(d) Garlic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the text gloss the nickname given the rabbi who succeeds Chona’s father?

2. Which of the following is the name of Chona’s local newspaper?

3. For which of the following did Big Soap work?

4. What nickname is given to the rabbi who succeeds Chona’s father?

5. What kind of flower does Dodo favor?

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