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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 3 - 4).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following phrases does Feldman use to describe Chaya in Chapter 1?
(a) A viper is worse than a mongoose.
(b) An empty vessel clangs the loudest.
(c) You can not unring that bell.
(d) Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

3. What does Bubby send to Feldman at summer camp?
(a) Menstrual pads and hair ties.
(b) Oranges.
(c) Sponge cake and plums.
(d) Candy and bananas.

4. What does Bubby tell Feldman was unique about Hitler?
(a) He was blind.
(b) He had only nine fingers.
(c) He had chicken feet.
(d) He was deaf.

5. What is the Yiddish word for ghost?
(a) Ritzbel.
(b) Rinid.
(c) Martzel.
(d) Sheid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the tiny bookstore Feldman often goes to in Chapter 1?

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

3. What pranks do Feldman's cousin and she play together in Chapter 3?

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

5. What do most women in Feldman's community wear on their heads?

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