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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of Yiddish does Jake speak?
(a) Traditional.
(b) New York.
(c) Boston.
(d) Hebrew.

3. Why does Rouvke want to spite Mrs. Kohan?
(a) For what she said about his marriage.
(b) For what she said about his mother.
(c) For what she said about his father.
(d) For what she said about his money.

4. How long does it take Heyman to visit Beile after she leaves the shop with David?
(a) Two days.
(b) One week.
(c) Four days.
(d) Two weeks.

5. What is Rouvke's first job in America?
(a) A peddler.
(b) A factory worker.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A cobbler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Getl not want to ride in a carriage in the United States?

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

3. How does Flora's father convince Shaya to marry Flora?

4. How does Flora feel about Shaya's love of American books?

5. Why does Beile fear Heyman may not be able to support a wife?

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