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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Circumstances.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reminds Boris of his life with Tatyana?
(a) The night time.
(b) The empty rooms of the apartment.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The house plant.

3. In "Jake and Yekl," how long has it been since Jake last saw his parents?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Four years.
(d) One year.

4. How does Reb Tzalel feel about Shaya coming to America?
(a) He thinks it's best for his faith.
(b) He refuses to share his opinion.
(c) He believes Shaya will earn more money.
(d) He feels it will ruin the boy.

5. How does Flora's father convince Shaya to marry Flora?
(a) With a Bible passage.
(b) With money.
(c) With her photograph.
(d) With a threat.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what type of factory does Boris work?

2. How does David feel about Beile?

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

4. Why does Rouvke avoid women when he is first in the United States?

5. What makes Flora agree to become Shaya's sweetheart?

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