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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 do Jake's parents contact him in the United States?
(a) They send weekly postcards.
(b) They use the telephone.
(c) They have someone write letters on their behalf.
(d) They don't contact Jake.

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

3. What does Mrs. Kavarsky tell Gitl will happen to Jake if he cheats?
(a) He will be kicked out of the apartment.
(b) He will be fined.
(c) He will be deported from the United States.
(d) He will go to jail.

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

5. What upsets Flora's father about Pravly?
(a) The crumbling roads.
(b) The number of billboards.
(c) The presence of a Catholic church.
(d) The lack of old buildings.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what sport is Jake most interested?

2. Why won't Shaya say the "Words of the Law" when the Talmudists ask him?

3. What does Gitl do when her divorce from Jake is finalized?

4. What does Flora say to Shaya the first time he kisses her?

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

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