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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XIV and XV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Berel Bernstein not want Bessie's dowry?
(a) Because Berel does not need money.
(b) Because she does not have one.
(c) Because Reb offers things Berel does not need.
(d) Because the dowry is too small.

2. What insult does Reb call Sara when she tells him that she is American?
(a) A sinner.
(b) A liar.
(c) A blasphemer.
(d) A thief.

3. What does Sara do when she finds out about the engagement?
(a) She slaps Berel.
(b) She throws herring at Berel.
(c) She ignores Berel.
(d) She yells at Berel.

4. How much does Sara make when she first begins her job in Chapter 10?
(a) Ten dollars a week.
(b) Fifteen dollars a week.
(c) Twenty dollars a week.
(d) Five dollars a week.

5. What is Mr. Moe Mirsky's claimed occupation?
(a) Poet.
(b) Store owner.
(c) Diamond-dealer.
(d) Metal-smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sara find Morris Lipkin's old poems?

2. Max Goldstein likes to talk about what to Sara?

3. How old is Zalmon?

4. What instrument does Mashah's first true love play?

5. Why is Mashah poor despite being married to Moe?

(see the answer key)

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