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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Flora's father hope her future husband will do for a living?
(a) A businessman.
(b) A preacher.
(c) A writer.
(d) A builder.

3. What does Rouvke want to do instead of being a peddler?
(a) Open his own store.
(b) Write his own newspaper.
(c) Move back home.
(d) Study the law.

4. What does Jake do when he realizes he can no longer remember his son's face?
(a) He plans a trip home.
(b) He tries to find a picture.
(c) He becomes depressed.
(d) He goes out to dance.

5. Why does Yossele kick Jake after arriving in the United States?
(a) For not hugging his mom.
(b) For leaving in the first place.
(c) For not sending him money.
(d) For not bringing him over sooner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gospodin agree to pay Rouvke for?

3. What does Dalsky say the factory has done to Boris?

4. What does Gitl do when her divorce from Jake is finalized?

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

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