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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Jake explain Mamie's visit in "A Paterfamilias"?
(a) She was stopping by.
(b) She feels pleased to meet Gitl.
(c) She asks about work.
(d) She is playing a prank.

3. In "The New York Ghetto," what does Jake buy both Fanny and Mamie?
(a) Rings.
(b) Cards.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Drinks.

4. How does Getl feel the first time she tries on a corset?
(a) Displeased, but excited.
(b) Pleased, but embarrassed.
(c) Displeased and embarrassed.
(d) Pleased and excited.

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

6. What does Flora's father decide to do after proposing marriage to Tamara?
(a) Build a synagogue.
(b) Disown Flora.
(c) Move to Mexico.
(d) Give her half of his property.

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

8. What upsets Rouvke most about learning English?
(a) Forgetting his own language.
(b) Having to read in English.
(c) Other people teasing him.
(d) Trying to remember the vowel sounds.

9. What does Gospodin agree to pay Rouvke for?
(a) His dinner.
(b) His marriage fees.
(c) His week's salary.
(d) His sorrows.

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

11. Who does Rouvke say he feels like when he sees Hanele in the United States for the first time?
(a) A professor.
(b) Rouvke.
(c) Robert.
(d) A matchmaker.

12. Where does Flora's father accuse Shaya of eating pork?
(a) At home.
(b) In synagogue.
(c) In church.
(d) At a restaurant.

13. How old is Flora in "The Imported Bridegroom"?
(a) 22.
(b) 23.
(c) 20.
(d) 21.

14. Why does Fieve write to Peretz on behalf of Rouvke?
(a) He writes better than Rouvke.
(b) He wants Rouvke to borrow money from Peretz.
(c) He believes Rouvke likes Hanele.
(d) He wants Rouvke to help Peretz with money.

15. How does Flora's father want to fix her wedding to Shaya?
(a) With a celebration party.
(b) With a divorce.
(c) With a Jewish ceremony.
(d) With prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fanny find a new job in "A Paterfamilias"?

2. In "Jake and Yekl," how long has it been since Jake last saw his parents?

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

4. What does Feive do for a living?

5. What type of Yiddish does Jake speak?

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