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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III: The Coal.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Luter comes over while Albert is away, what does Genya realize about Luter?
(a) Luter is lonely.
(b) Luter is in love with Albert.
(c) Luter plans to kidnap David.
(d) Luter wants to have an affair with her.

2. In Book I, why does David knock a boy to the pavement?
(a) He runs into the boy during a game of catch.
(b) The boy calls him a dirty Jew.
(c) The boy speaks about Genya in a lewd manner.
(d) Yussie and the boys tease him about Albert beating him.

3. What does David think the coal used to cleanse Isaiah's mouth might be?
(a) Black and hot.
(b) White but not hot.
(c) Rocks.
(d) Magical.

4. A chumitz is a Passover tradition to burn what?
(a) A bowl of oil.
(b) A candle.
(c) A wooden spoon.
(d) Bread.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who babysits David while his parents go out in Book I?

2. How does Albert view Bertha?

3. In Book III, what does David begin to attend after school?

4. What does Rabbi Yidel teach David?

5. What does Bertha look like when she arrives in America?

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