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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What name does Jake give Yossele in the United States?
(a) Little Joey.
(b) Joey Boy.
(c) My Joey.
(d) Darling Joey.

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

4. What does Rouvke fear ladies do to men who can't read the newspaper?
(a) They spit on them.
(b) They sneer.
(c) They don't take them seriously.
(d) They ignore them.

5. How does Jake respond when Fanny asks him about dance class?
(a) He is happy.
(b) He snaps at her.
(c) He cries.
(d) He walks away.

6. What do Jake's friends think about Yossele?
(a) They say he is too shy.
(b) They say he is smart.
(c) They say he is a comedian.
(d) They say he needs to start school soon.

7. How does Jake describe his wife?
(a) He never thinks of her.
(b) Indifferently.
(c) Kindly.
(d) Angrily.

8. Why does Flora's father decide to grow out his side locks?
(a) Because the preacher told him to.
(b) Because he is bored.
(c) Because Tamara asked him.
(d) Because he is wicked.

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

10. What does Mrs. Kavarsky tell Gitl will happen to Jake if he cheats?
(a) He will be deported from the United States.
(b) He will go to jail.
(c) He will be kicked out of the apartment.
(d) He will be fined.

11. Who does Rouvke see escorting Hanele at the seaport?
(a) A rabbi.
(b) A matchmaker.
(c) A Chinese man.
(d) A Russian.

12. What happens when the boss is on a quest for work in "Jake and Yekl"?
(a) He travels to Europe.
(b) The workers quit.
(c) The shop goes idle.
(d) His wife ignores him.

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

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

15. How much money does Rouvke save by the time he is 25?
(a) Three thousand dollars.
(b) Two thousand dollars.
(c) One thousand dollars.
(d) Four thousand dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jake explain Mamie's visit in "A Paterfamilias"?

2. What does Rouvke ask his mother to tell him about when he is first in the United States?

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

4. What does Rouvke change his name to in America?

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

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