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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. From where had marble been ordered for the local Jewish house of worship?
(a) Carrara, Italy.
(b) Naxos, Greece.
(c) Texas, Maryland.
(d) Novelda, Spain.

2. How does the novel gloss the term “kishkes”?
(a) Privates.
(b) Butt.
(c) Guts.
(d) Face.

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

4. Which of the following had Chona’s father sold?
(a) Pecans.
(b) Peanuts.
(c) Chestnuts.
(d) Walnuts.

5. What is Bernice’s vocal range?
(a) Contralto.
(b) Alto.
(c) Soprano.
(d) Tenor.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following is the novel dedicated?

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

3. Of which of the following does Chona read?

4. How does the text gloss the term “fusgeyer”?

5. The dedication of the novel notes which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Moshe note not liking challah?

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

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

4. What story about his family does Moshe tell to keep his audience amused as they await a show?

5. How does Isaac stereotype Bulgarians?

6. Why is Paper thought to be illiterate?

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

8. What event precipitates Bernice leaving school?

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

10. How do local officials respond to Moshe integrating his theatre?

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