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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Flora's father want to fix her wedding to Shaya?
(a) With prayer.
(b) With a Jewish ceremony.
(c) With a celebration party.
(d) With a divorce.

2. What does Jake do when he realizes he can no longer remember his son's face?
(a) He becomes depressed.
(b) He goes out to dance.
(c) He tries to find a picture.
(d) He plans a trip home.

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

4. How does Mr. Bernstein describe America?
(a) Educated.
(b) Troubled.
(c) Wealthy.
(d) Poor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rouvke's first job in America?

2. What does Feive threaten to do to Gospodin?

3. What name does Jake give Yossele in the United States?

4. What happens when the boss is on a quest for work in "Jake and Yekl"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Reb Tzalel feel about Shaya after he spends time in the United States?

2. How does Flora's father end up bringing Shaya back to the United States?

3. What does Fieve tell Rouvke about Hanele and her family after he moved to the United States?

4. What happens when the Talmudists come for dinner in "The Imported Bridegroom"?

5. What is Flora's father's first impression of Pravly when he returns there in Chapter Three of "The Imported Bridegroom"?

6. How does Rouvke react to the news that Hanele is engaged to someone else?

7. How does Mr. Bernstein upset Gitl?

8. What is Rouvke's life like when he first moves to the United States?

9. How does Rouvke feel about Peretz's financial issues?

10. How does Gitl try to fit in with American culture?

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