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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 Flora's father tell Tamara he won't take Flora with him on his trip after Passover?
(a) Because he doesn't have enough money.
(b) Because she refuses to go.
(c) Because it's his private trip.
(d) Because she won't fit in.

2. Why does Tamara live with Flora's family?
(a) She is a widow.
(b) She is the owner of the house.
(c) She is their servant.
(d) She is ill.

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

4. What does Rouvke ask his mother to tell him about when he is first in the United States?
(a) Major world events.
(b) Details from Hanele's life.
(c) Rouvke doesn't talk to his mother at first.
(d) Gossip from their town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the other peddlers do after Hanele leaves Rouyke for Gospodin?

2. How does Getl feel the first time she tries on a corset?

3. In "The New York Ghetto," why does Joe want Jake to talk to Mamie?

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

5. What does Rouvke threaten to do to Gospodin?

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