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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 5 - 6).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What branch of the Satmar community is Feldman's family from?
(a) Aroiny.
(b) Zollie.
(c) Rivkan.
(d) Zelb.

2. What is the most important rule of Hasidic society in terms of addressing elders?
(a) Always address married elders first.
(b) Never look an elder directly in the eye when addressing him.
(c) Always address male elders first.
(d) Always address an elder in the third person.

3. What do most women in Feldman's community wear on their heads?
(a) Hajibs.
(b) Wigs.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Feathers.

4. What does "niddah" translate as?
(a) Found safely.
(b) Held close.
(c) Kicked aside.
(d) Wronged.

5. What is the Yiddish word for a groom-to-be?
(a) Rikin.
(b) Mikvah.
(c) Chassan.
(d) Kallah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chaya tell Feldman about the wedding plans over lunch in Chapter 6?

2. What are Feldman's lessons in preparation for marriage that Chaya signs her up for called?

3. What language does Feldman speak with her grandparents at home?

4. Which character in a book does Feldman identify with strongly in the end of Chapter 3?

5. Which English teacher is surprised when Feldman reads English so well?

(see the answer key)

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