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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Jake disapprove of Getl speaking?
(a) Yiddish.
(b) Russian.
(c) German.
(d) English.

2. Why does Fanny find a new job in "A Paterfamilias"?
(a) To avoid Jake.
(b) To become her own boss.
(c) To travel the country.
(d) To make more money.

3. 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 kicked out of the apartment.
(c) He will go to jail.
(d) He will be fined.

4. How does Jake respond when Fanny asks him about dance class?
(a) He walks away.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He cries.
(d) He snaps at her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What frightens Gitl about Mamie?

2. Why does Getl get a kerchief?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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