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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the novel gloss the term “chamalyah”?
(a) Kiss.
(b) Wallop.
(c) Hug.
(d) Beating.

3. How many children does Bernice have?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

4. Which Psalm does Malachi quote to Moshe?
(a) 150.
(b) 121.
(c) 23.
(d) 24.

5. At what time does Malachi call on Moshe?
(a) 4:30 p.m.
(b) 5:30 a.m.
(c) 4:30 a.m.
(d) 5:30 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Moshe borrow from Isaac to fund a show?

2. From where had marble been ordered for the local Jewish house of worship?

3. From which of the following does Malachi write Moshe?

4. To what city does Malachi note having gone when coming to America?

5. How does the novel gloss the term “slivovitz”?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what does Moshe take Malachi when the latter first arrives at the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store?

2. Why does the local Black community esteem Chona?

3. What had attracted the Black population of Pottstown to Pottstown?

4. What occasions Dodo’s deafness?

5. Why does Malachi maintain Black Americans have an advantage?

6. Why does Paper not work as a maid?

7. Why did Moshe have trouble advertising his first major show?

8. Why does Chona have standing among the local Jewish community?

9. In the novel, what is the story of Moses and the burning coals?

10. What event precipitates Bernice leaving school?

(see the answer keys)

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