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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV: The Rail, Chapters 15-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Luter stop coming to the Shearl's for dinner?
(a) He has an argument with Albert.
(b) He overhears Genya calling him ugly.
(c) He is going to a marriage broker.
(d) Genya slaps him.

2. What part of the new apartment does David finds relaxing?
(a) The skylight window.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) His bedroom.
(d) The cellar.

3. In the chapter "The Rail," what is David called on to do during cheder?
(a) Recite a passage.
(b) Read before the rabbi's supervisor.
(c) Serve the rabbi tea.
(d) Write a passage on the chalk board.

4. What new thing for David is included in dinner when Luter first comes to visit?
(a) Pork.
(b) Conversation.
(c) Table manners.
(d) Dinner rolls.

5. Where does David go to burn the chumitz?
(a) The East River.
(b) The roof.
(c) The harbor.
(d) The ally.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is David moved to immediately after he is electrocuted?

2. Why didn't Genya's lover run off with her?

3. Where does Albert get a job after he is fired?

4. What do the boys see through a window while chasing the bird?

5. A chumitz is a Passover tradition to burn what?

(see the answer key)

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