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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In "Jake and Yekl," how long has it been since Jake last saw his parents?
(a) Two years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Three years.
(d) One year.

6. What does Jake do when he realizes he can't remember his prayers?
(a) He borrows a prayer book.
(b) He skips praying.
(c) He makes up his own prayers.
(d) He goes to a religious service.

7. Why does Shaya ask Flora for help with his English?
(a) Because she knows the current slang.
(b) Because he wants to get to know her better.
(c) Because his tutor quit.
(d) Because people can't understand him.

8. 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.

9. Who tells Gitl about Jake's relationship with Mamie?
(a) Mr. Bernstein.
(b) Mamie.
(c) Mrs. Kavarsky.
(d) Fanny.

10. How does Flora feel about Shaya's love of American books?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Smitten.
(d) Impressed.

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

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

13. In "Jake and Yekl," how does Jake plan on spending his pay?
(a) New clothes.
(b) A car.
(c) Tickets to New York.
(d) Taking Fanny out.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Kavarsky tell Gitl will happen to Jake if he cheats?

2. Where does Jake hope to bring his wife and son?

3. What frightens Gitl about Mamie?

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

5. What does Flora's father hope her future husband will do for a living?

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