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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Providential Match.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Fieve write to Peretz on behalf of Rouvke?
(a) He believes Rouvke likes Hanele.
(b) He writes better than Rouvke.
(c) He wants Rouvke to help Peretz with money.
(d) He wants Rouvke to borrow money from Peretz.

3. What does Mrs. Kavarsky insist Jake buy for Getl?
(a) A handbag.
(b) A scarf.
(c) Shoes.
(d) A hat.

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

5. How does Rouvke feel when he sees Hanele for the first time in the United States?
(a) He thinks she has changed.
(b) He thinks she is beautiful.
(c) He thinks she is common looking.
(d) He thinks she won't fit in.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Reb Tzalel feel about Shaya coming to America?

2. What does Feive do for a living?

3. What upsets Flora's father about Pravly?

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

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

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