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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue: "The Woman on Hester Street" and Part One: Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Simon use when Gertie catches him leaving the apartment on the morning of the day he moves to San Francisco?
(a) He says that he is going to buy Klara a birthday card.
(b) He says that he is going to meet his boyfriend.
(c) He says that he has to feed the parking meter.
(d) He says that he is going to get a sandwich.

2. What type of business does Saul own?
(a) A convenience store.
(b) A dry cleaning business.
(c) A tailor and dressmaking business.
(d) A textile factory.

3. The Hindu family in the Gold family's building calls the fortune teller a "rishika" (5), which means a what?
(a) A spirit.
(b) A savant.
(c) A seer.
(d) An imp.

4. When a policeman asks Simon to come to the San Francisco police station, what does he tell Simon is the purpose of his visit?
(a) He tells Simon that he needs to file for legal emancipation.
(b) He tells Simon that he is suspected of vehicular manslaughter.
(c) He refuses to tell Simon anything about its purpose.
(d) He tells Simon that he is under suspicion for two recent robberies.

5. On what street in New York City do the Gold siblings seek the fortune teller?
(a) Clinton Street.
(b) Hester Street.
(c) Forsyth Street.
(d) Delancey Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Benny recommend that Simon take after watching him on Simon's first night working at the bar?

2. Who is the youngest sibling in the Gold family?

3. What do Klara and Varya find inside the lacquered box in Gertie's lingerie drawer?

4. What job does Gertie take after dropping out of college?

5. What years are covered in Part One, Chapter One, when Simon's story is focused upon?

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