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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Jake feel the first time he sees Gitl in the United States?
(a) He is angry at her.
(b) Hei s overcome with love.
(c) He is ashamed of her.
(d) He is confused.

4. What does Flora hope her future husband will do for a living?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A cobbler.
(d) A writer.

5. What does Shaya secretly study after learning English?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Biology.
(c) Geometry.
(d) Algebra.

6. What does Flora's father tell Reb Lippe about Shaya when they leave for America?
(a) That he will mourn his loss forever.
(b) That he will find another boy like him.
(c) That he is better off without him.
(d) That he will remember who is best now.

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

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

9. What does Rouvke ask his mother to tell him about when he is first in the United States?
(a) Gossip from their town.
(b) Major world events.
(c) Rouvke doesn't talk to his mother at first.
(d) Details from Hanele's life.

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

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

12. Why does Rouvke avoid women when he is first in the United States?
(a) There aren't any women around.
(b) He is shy.
(c) He is thinking of Hanele.
(d) He thinks it's appropriate to talk to them.

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

14. Where does Gospodin say he met Hanele?
(a) Before they left the dock.
(b) At college.
(c) France.
(d) In steerage.

15. How does Mrs. Kohan feel about Rouvke marrying Hanele?
(a) She thinks it is a dream come true.
(b) She thinks it is ridiculous.
(c) She thinks it is a good match.
(d) She thinks it will be a disaster.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Yossele kick Jake after arriving in the United States?

2. Who does Rouvke see escorting Hanele at the seaport?

3. Where does Flora's father announce he will travel after Passover?

4. While in the United States, what does Rouvke learn about Peretz?

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

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