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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 Flora hope her future husband will do for a living?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A cobbler.
(c) A writer.
(d) A lawyer.

2. 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 go to jail.
(d) He will be kicked out of the apartment.

3. What makes Flora agree to become Shaya's sweetheart?
(a) Her father offers her money.
(b) He promises to remain faithful.
(c) He says he will study medicine.
(d) He begins reading gentile books.

4. How does Flora feel about Shaya's love of American books?
(a) Smitten.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Impressed.
(d) Fearful.

5. Why does Tamara live with Flora's family?
(a) She is their servant.
(b) She is the owner of the house.
(c) She is a widow.
(d) She is ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Flora's father announce he will travel after Passover?

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

3. How does Flora's father describe the library?

4. Why does Shaya ask Flora for help with his English?

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

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