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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. In which of the following did Moshe advertise?
(a) Chicago Sun-Times.
(b) Baltimore Sun.
(c) Boston Herald.
(d) New York Times.

2. What is Fatty’s real name?
(a) Darryl.
(b) Lloyd.
(c) Christopher.
(d) Earl.

3. How many days after Malachi’s arrival does Chona begin to recover?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the novel gloss the term “chamalyah”?

2. Which of the following performs at Moshe’s theatre?

3. To which of the following does Moshe take Chona for treatment?

4. What kind of flower does Dodo favor?

5. What fruit does Malachi note having only tasted in America?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nate use as a euphemism for his sister-in-law’s death?

2. Why does Chona speak against her teacher on Bernice’s behalf?

3. How does Isaac stereotype Bulgarians?

4. How does Malachi respond to the assertion that a mezuzah belongs on a door?

5. Why does Paper not work as a maid?

6. What event precipitates Bernice leaving school?

7. How does Nate dispose of Malachi’s challah?

8. To what does Chona ascribe her and Moshe’s commercial success?

9. What occasions Dodo’s deafness?

10. How do the people of Chicken Hill regard the devastation of Hurricane Agnes?

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