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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What name does Jake give Yossele in the United States?
(a) My Joey.
(b) Joey Boy.
(c) Darling Joey.
(d) Little Joey.

4. How does Mr. Bernstein describe America?
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Troubled.
(c) Educated.
(d) Poor.

5. How does Getl feel the first time she tries on a corset?
(a) Pleased and excited.
(b) Displeased and embarrassed.
(c) Displeased, but excited.
(d) Pleased, but embarrassed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Kavarsky insist Jake buy for Getl?

2. What language does Jake disapprove of Getl speaking?

3. What do Jake's friends think about Yossele?

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

5. Why does Getl get a kerchief?

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