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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was David born?
(a) America.
(b) Asia.
(c) Europe.
(d) Mexico.

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

3. Where is Bertha from?
(a) England.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Austria.

4. How does Albert react to David when David first arrives in New York?
(a) Albert hugs David.
(b) Albert is overjoyed to see David.
(c) Albert ignores David.
(d) Albert criticizes David.

5. What is the coming of age celebration for Jewish boys?
(a) Cheder.
(b) Passover.
(c) Bar Mitzvah.
(d) Chumitz.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who used coal to cleanse Isaiah's mouth?

2. According to David's mother, who is brighter than the brightest day?

3. What kind of shop do Nathan and Bertha plan to open?

4. In Book I, where does Albert complain that he is being treated badly?

5. Failing to burn a chumitz is a ____ in David's faith.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't Genya run away with her lover when she was younger?

2. Why does David begin to avoid Annie?

3. Why does David kick Yussie causing a bloody nose?

4. After going on the milk route with Albert, why is David unable to perform at cheder?

5. What saves David after he kicks the milk dipper on the rails?

6. When David's parents argue after the rabbi tells them of David's lie, what does David learn about Albert's childhood?

7. Why is 1907 an important year for Ellis Island?

8. Why does Albert take David along on his milk route?

9. What happens to the trolley after David kicks the milk dipper?

10. Why is David disconcerted by the story the boys tell about what they saw from a rooftop?

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