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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Jake's parents contact him in the United States?
(a) They don't contact Jake.
(b) They have someone write letters on their behalf.
(c) They use the telephone.
(d) They send weekly postcards.

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

3. Why does Fanny find a new job in "A Paterfamilias"?
(a) To become her own boss.
(b) To make more money.
(c) To avoid Jake.
(d) To travel the country.

4. How does Flora's father want to fix her wedding to Shaya?
(a) With a divorce.
(b) With a Jewish ceremony.
(c) With prayer.
(d) With a celebration party.

5. 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 hear their request.
(c) He doesn't have it memorized.
(d) He doesn't want to embarrass Flora.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Reb Tzalel feel about Shaya coming to America?

2. What happens when the boss is on a quest for work in "Jake and Yekl"?

3. In "The New York Ghetto," why does Joe want Jake to talk to Mamie?

4. How does Getl feel the first time she tries on a corset?

5. How does Jake feel the first time he sees Gitl in the United States?

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