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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 has Joe ask her to dance.
(c) He brings her a drink.
(d) He asks her to dance.

2. How does Jake describe his wife?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Kindly.
(c) He never thinks of her.
(d) Indifferently.

3. Who tells Gitl about Jake's relationship with Mamie?
(a) Mr. Bernstein.
(b) Fanny.
(c) Mrs. Kavarsky.
(d) Mamie.

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

5. What happens when the boss is on a quest for work in "Jake and Yekl"?
(a) The workers quit.
(b) He travels to Europe.
(c) The shop goes idle.
(d) His wife ignores him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Jake and Yekl," how does Jake plan on spending his pay?

3. What type of Yiddish does Jake speak?

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

5. What does Jake do when he realizes he can't remember his prayers?

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