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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Circumstances.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Flora's father convince Shaya to marry Flora?
(a) With a threat.
(b) With money.
(c) With her photograph.
(d) With a Bible passage.

2. What does Rouvke threaten to do to Gospodin?
(a) Steal his money.
(b) Kidnap Hanele.
(c) Beat him up.
(d) Call the police.

3. What does Jake do when he realizes he can't remember his prayers?
(a) He borrows a prayer book.
(b) He makes up his own prayers.
(c) He goes to a religious service.
(d) He skips praying.

4. What does Mrs. Kavarsky tell Gitl will happen to Jake if he cheats?
(a) He will be kicked out of the apartment.
(b) He will go to jail.
(c) He will be deported from the United States.
(d) He will be fined.

5. Why does Flora have Tamara send food to Shaya?
(a) Because he is hungry.
(b) Because she wanted to run away.
(c) Because she is similar to him.
(d) Because Tamara was in Flora's way.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Boris' initial reaction to Stern's plan?

2. How does Jake explain Mamie's visit in "A Paterfamilias"?

3. Why does Shaya ask Flora for help with his English?

4. What upsets Rouvke most about learning English?

5. How does Rouvke feel when he sees Hanele for the first time in the United States?

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