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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Imported Bridegroom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Jake and Yekl," how long has it been since Jake last saw his parents?
(a) One year.
(b) Four years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two years.

2. What frightens Gitl about Mamie?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) She threatens Gitl.
(c) She can't understand her.
(d) She goes to college.

3. What does Flora say to Shaya the first time he kisses her?
(a) To never tell her father.
(b) To never do it again.
(c) To leave.
(d) To please do it again.

4. Why won't Shaya say the "Words of the Law" when the Talmudists ask him?
(a) He refuses to speak in public.
(b) He doesn't want to embarrass Flora.
(c) He doesn't have it memorized.
(d) He doesn't hear their request.

5. Why does Flora's father decide to grow out his side locks?
(a) Because Tamara asked him.
(b) Because he is bored.
(c) Because he is wicked.
(d) Because the preacher told him to.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Flora have Tamara send food to Shaya?

2. How does Jake describe his wife?

3. How does Mr. Bernstein describe America?

4. Why does Tamara live with Flora's family?

5. Why does Getl not want to ride in a carriage in the United States?

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