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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Martin?
(a) A man Sara works for when she is in college.
(b) A teacher Sara has at college.
(c) A neighbor Sara encounters on a daily basis.
(d) A friend of Sara's sister.

2. Why does Shenah not approve of Sara living on her own and taking night classes?
(a) She thinks it is too expensive.
(b) She thinks it will turn Sara into an old maid.
(c) She thinks Reb would not approve.
(d) She thinks Sara is not smart enough.

3. How many hours does Sara work to be able to support herself and go to night school?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Ten.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

4. Sara admires the cleanliness and style of who in Chapter 16?
(a) The children playing on the street in her college town.
(b) The young men and women in her college town.
(c) The old men and women in her college town.
(d) The pets of the people in her college town.

5. Why does Reb complain after two of his daughters have been married off?
(a) Reb complains because he wants a new coat.
(b) Reb complains because he has no meat to eat.
(c) Reb complains because they don't listen to his prayers.
(d) Reb complains because he never hears from them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bessie the last of the older sister siblings to find a man?

2. How much money does Zalmon pay Reb for Bessie's hand in marriage?

3. Why does Sara want to run away from home?

4. How old is Sara at the beginning of the story?

5. Where does Max Goldstein take Sara on their first night out?

(see the answer key)

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