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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Jake do when he sees Fanny sitting by herself at Joe's in "The New York Ghetto"?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He brings her a drink.
(c) He has Joe ask her to dance.
(d) He asks her to dance.

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

5. What does Mrs. Kavarsky insist Jake buy for Getl?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A handbag.
(c) Shoes.
(d) A hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jake describe his wife?

2. What name does Jake give Yossele in the United States?

3. How does Jake respond when Fanny asks him about dance class?

4. Why does Yossele kick Jake after arriving in the United States?

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

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