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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Imported Bridegroom.

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

2. What do Jake's friends think about Yossele?
(a) They say he is smart.
(b) They say he is too shy.
(c) They say he is a comedian.
(d) They say he needs to start school soon.

3. Why won't Shaya say the "Words of the Law" when the Talmudists ask him?
(a) He refuses to speak in public.
(b) He doesn't have it memorized.
(c) He doesn't hear their request.
(d) He doesn't want to embarrass Flora.

4. Why does Reb Tzalel feel Shaya is becoming an atheist?
(a) He was speaking fluent English.
(b) He was reading Dickens.
(c) He was kissing a girl.
(d) He was smoking a cigarette.

5. How does Reb Tzalel feel about Shaya coming to America?
(a) He refuses to share his opinion.
(b) He thinks it's best for his faith.
(c) He believes Shaya will earn more money.
(d) He feels it will ruin the boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Flora go when she runs away in Chapter Ten of "The Imported Bridegroom"?

2. What makes Flora agree to become Shaya's sweetheart?

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

4. Why do Shaya's collection of Hebrew books make Flora cry?

5. Why does Flora have Tamara send food to Shaya?

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