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

2. Failing to burn a chumitz is a ____ in David's faith.
(a) A sign of luck.
(b) Minor sin.
(c) Great honor.
(d) Major sin.

3. What does Bertha look like when she arrives in America?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Disheveled and slovenly.
(c) Successful and together.
(d) Exactly like Genya.

4. Why does Luter often come over to the Shearl's house?
(a) To play with David.
(b) To drive Albert to work.
(c) For dinner.
(d) To fix things around the apartment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Genya's father determined to marry her off?

2. What do the chants and rhymes of the girls playing remind David of?

3. What was Genya's father's reaction to her affair?

4. What does Albert vow to do after being sent home from Dolman's Press?

5. Where does David put the calendar pages he tears from the calendar every day?

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