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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Flora go when she runs away in Chapter Ten of "The Imported Bridegroom"?
(a) To the courthouse.
(b) To the library.
(c) To a church.
(d) To the synagogue.

4. Why does Flora have Tamara send food to Shaya?
(a) Because she wanted to run away.
(b) Because she is similar to him.
(c) Because Tamara was in Flora's way.
(d) Because he is hungry.

5. Why does Getl not want to ride in a carriage in the United States?
(a) She thinks that women aren't allowed.
(b) It is the Sabbath.
(c) It frightens her.
(d) There's not enough room for her son.

6. What makes Flora agree to become Shaya's sweetheart?
(a) He begins reading gentile books.
(b) He says he will study medicine.
(c) He promises to remain faithful.
(d) Her father offers her money.

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

8. Where does Rouvke learn to read and write in English?
(a) From a friend.
(b) An American high school.
(c) Night school.
(d) From reading newspapers.

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

10. What does Gitl do when her divorce from Jake is finalized?
(a) Walks away.
(b) Shrugs.
(c) Faints.
(d) Yells.

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

12. What does Jake do when he sees Fanny sitting by herself at Joe's in "The New York Ghetto"?
(a) He brings her a drink.
(b) He asks her to dance.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He has Joe ask her to dance.

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

14. What does Rouvke threaten to do to Gospodin?
(a) Kidnap Hanele.
(b) Beat him up.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Steal his money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What worries Flora most about marrying Shaya?

2. Why does Tamara live with Flora's family?

3. How does Mrs. Kohan feel about Rouvke marrying Hanele?

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

5. What does Flora say to Shaya the first time he kisses her?

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