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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 “twart”?
(a) Sweetmeat.
(b) Trifle.
(c) Sponge cake.
(d) Cupcake.

2. From which of the following does Malachi write Moshe?
(a) Marshalltown.
(b) Des Moines.
(c) Tama.
(d) Ottumwa.

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

4. Which church does Paper attend?
(a) St. John's Catholic.
(b) First Methodist.
(c) Second Baptist.
(d) Third Episcopalian.

5. For which of the following did Fatty and Big Soap work?
(a) Pennant Cleaning.
(b) Banner Manufacturing.
(c) General Mills.
(d) Flagg Industries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Chona have among the local Jewish community?

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

3. Over what fruit does Chona’s father weep?

4. In which of the following did Moshe advertise?

5. What job does Malachi note having had?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What occasions Dodo’s deafness?

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

4. Why does Moshe note not liking challah?

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

6. How does Isaac stereotype Bulgarians?

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

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

9. Why does the local Black community esteem Chona?

10. What event precipitates Bernice leaving school?

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