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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in the United States, what does Rouvke learn about Peretz?
(a) He lost a lot of money.
(b) He remarried.
(c) He acquired a fortune.
(d) He moved to Canada.

2. How many daughters does Peretz have?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

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

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

6. Why does Fanny find a new job in "A Paterfamilias"?
(a) To become her own boss.
(b) To travel the country.
(c) To avoid Jake.
(d) To make more money.

7. How do Jake's parents contact him in the United States?
(a) They don't contact Jake.
(b) They have someone write letters on their behalf.
(c) They send weekly postcards.
(d) They use the telephone.

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

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

10. Why won't Shaya say the "Words of the Law" when the Talmudists ask him?
(a) He refuses to speak in public.
(b) He doesn't have it memorized.
(c) He doesn't hear their request.
(d) He doesn't want to embarrass Flora.

11. What does Rouvke change his name to in America?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Richard.
(c) Robert.
(d) Aaron.

12. How does Rouvke feel about his day dreams of marrying Hanele?
(a) He thinks they are powerful.
(b) He thinks they are painful.
(c) He thinks they are ridiculous.
(d) He thinks they will become true.

13. What does Feive threaten to do to Gospodin?
(a) Call the captain of the boat.
(b) Call the police.
(c) Call Peretz.
(d) Call the newspaper.

14. In "The New York Ghetto," why does Joe want Jake to talk to Mamie?
(a) To tease her.
(b) To ask her out.
(c) To find out where she is from.
(d) To convince her to dance.

15. 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 be kicked out of the apartment.
(c) He will go to jail.
(d) He will be fined.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Flora's father decide to do after proposing marriage to Tamara?

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

3. Why does Flora's father tell Tamara he won't take Flora with him on his trip after Passover?

4. What does Gospodin agree to pay Rouvke for?

5. Why does Flora have Tamara send food to Shaya?

(see the answer keys)

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