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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Shaya ask Flora for help with his English?
(a) Because she knows the current slang.
(b) Because his tutor quit.
(c) Because he wants to get to know her better.
(d) Because people can't understand him.

2. Why do Shaya's collection of Hebrew books make Flora cry?
(a) They take the place of her books on the shelf.
(b) The collection is too small.
(c) They are dusty and old.
(d) She doesn't understand them.

3. What makes Flora agree to become Shaya's sweetheart?
(a) He begins reading gentile books.
(b) He says he will study medicine.
(c) He promises to remain faithful.
(d) Her father offers her money.

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

5. How does Flora's father feel about her reading novels?
(a) It angers him.
(b) It frustrates him.
(c) It confuses him.
(d) It makes him proud.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The New York Ghetto," what does Jake buy both Fanny and Mamie?

2. How does Flora feel about Shaya's love of American books?

3. What upsets Flora's father about Pravly?

4. What frightens Gitl about Mamie?

5. What does Flora's father tell Reb Lippe about Shaya when they leave for America?

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