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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what sport is Jake most interested?
(a) Boxing.
(b) Rowing.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Polo.

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

3. In "The New York Ghetto," why does Joe want Jake to talk to Mamie?
(a) To convince her to dance.
(b) To ask her out.
(c) To tease her.
(d) To find out where she is from.

4. Where does Jake hope to bring his wife and son?
(a) Boston.
(b) Canada.
(c) New York.
(d) Florida.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Getl get a kerchief?

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

4. Why does Fanny find a new job in "A Paterfamilias"?

5. What does Jake do when he realizes he can no longer remember his son's face?

(see the answer key)

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