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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 2 - October 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What quality of Rifka's does Doctor Askin find highly valuable in Rifka?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Dexterity.
(c) Tenacity.
(d) Humor.

2. Who is the girl who Rifka plays with in the park across the street from the house?
(a) Ana.
(b) Gizelle.
(c) Katya.
(d) Marta.

3. What does Rifka feel compelled to do for Ilya?
(a) Sing him to sleep at night.
(b) Make him eat more vegetables.
(c) Make him see that his life is in America.
(d) Get him to learn another language.

4. Who is the only member of Rifka's family who does not get sick?
(a) Mama.
(b) Nathan.
(c) Papa.
(d) Saul.

5. What is notable about the big man Rifka sees in a cafe?
(a) He has a peg leg.
(b) He is missing a thumb.
(c) He is deaf.
(d) He has gold teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Ilya?

2. What had Pieter encouraged Rifka to do?

3. Where is Rifka sent to get treatment for her disease?

4. What gift do Mama and Papa give to Rifka?

5. Why is Rifka's lack of hair an issue important enough to detain Rifka?

(see the answer key)

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