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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 37).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator never doubt concerning Soraya in regards to her relationship with the businessman?
(a) That Soraya is getting paid well.
(b) That Soraya has it all under control.
(c) That Soraya will drop out of school.
(d) That Soraya has told her parents about the banker.

2. Who comes to Brodman's grandson's Bris that makes Brodman uncomfortable?
(a) The sperm donor.
(b) Ruth's ex-husband.
(c) His own father.
(d) His brother.

3. What kind of illness does Brodman have in the story "Zusya on the Roof"?
(a) Multiple Sclerosis.
(b) The Flu.
(c) Heart disease.
(d) Cancer.

4. What event in Brodman's life led to a period of depression for him?
(a) His brother's death.
(b) His son's death.
(c) His father's death.
(d) His mother's hospitalization.

5. Where does Brodman take his infant grandson without telling anyone in the end of the story?
(a) The park.
(b) The church down the block.
(c) The apartment building's roof.
(d) His own apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had Marie lived right before coming to Switzerland?

2. When does Mrs. Elderfield realize the trouble Soraya is actually in?

3. How does Soraya get in touch with the businessman to arrange meetings in the beginning of their relationship?

4. Who comes to Mrs. Elderfield's house after Mrs. Elderfield calls him out of concern for Soraya?

5. Where did Brodman work for most of his career?

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