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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Jake and Yekl," how long has it been since Jake last saw his parents?
(a) Four years.
(b) One year.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two years.

3. In "The New York Ghetto," why does Joe want Jake to talk to Mamie?
(a) To ask her out.
(b) To convince her to dance.
(c) To find out where she is from.
(d) To tease her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What frightens Gitl about Mamie?

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

3. In "The New York Ghetto," what does Jake buy both Fanny and Mamie?

4. How do Jake's parents contact him in the United States?

5. What does Flora hope her future husband will do for a living?

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