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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Flora's father announce he will travel after Passover?
(a) Far away from home.
(b) His birthplace.
(c) His father's grave.
(d) Western Europe.

2. How does Flora's father feel about her reading novels?
(a) It angers him.
(b) It frustrates him.
(c) It confuses him.
(d) It makes him proud.

3. What does Jake do when he realizes he can no longer remember his son's face?
(a) He becomes depressed.
(b) He goes out to dance.
(c) He tries to find a picture.
(d) He plans a trip home.

4. Why does Getl not want to ride in a carriage in the United States?
(a) There's not enough room for her son.
(b) It frightens her.
(c) It is the Sabbath.
(d) She thinks that women aren't allowed.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jake do when he sees Fanny sitting by herself at Joe's in "The New York Ghetto"?

3. What does Flora's father hope her future husband will do for a living?

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

5. What language does Jake disapprove of Getl speaking?

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