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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what sport is Jake most interested?
(a) Boxing.
(b) Rowing.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Polo.

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

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

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

5. What does Flora's father hope her future husband will do for a living?
(a) A writer.
(b) A builder.
(c) A preacher.
(d) A businessman.

6. 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 will be a disaster.
(d) She thinks it is a good match.

7. Where does Jake hope to bring his wife and son?
(a) New York.
(b) Boston.
(c) Canada.
(d) Florida.

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

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

10. Why does Flora's father tell Tamara he won't take Flora with him on his trip after Passover?
(a) Because she refuses to go.
(b) Because she won't fit in.
(c) Because he doesn't have enough money.
(d) Because it's his private trip.

11. What is a choson?
(a) A man who is on the matrimonial market.
(b) A man who is engaged.
(c) A man who is divorced.
(d) A man who pays money for a wife.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Gitl about Jake's relationship with Mamie?

2. In "Jake and Yekl," how does Jake plan on spending his pay?

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

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

5. In "The New York Ghetto," what does Jake buy both Fanny and Mamie?

(see the answer keys)

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