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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Sweatshop Romance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rouvke want to do instead of being a peddler?
(a) Write his own newspaper.
(b) Study the law.
(c) Open his own store.
(d) Move back home.

2. Why does Rouvke avoid women when he is first in the United States?
(a) He thinks it's appropriate to talk to them.
(b) He is thinking of Hanele.
(c) He is shy.
(d) There aren't any women around.

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

4. Why does Getl get a kerchief?
(a) To replace her wig.
(b) To give it to Jake.
(c) To cover her lap.
(d) To dry her tears.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Beile upset about being sent to the store?

2. How does Shaya respond when Flora tells him her father approves of their wedding?

3. What does David say Beile must do for him to find her a better job?

4. What does David say he considers himself to be?

5. How does Flora feel when she first meets Shaya?

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