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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. Who is the only one in Rifka's family who can speak Russian without a Yiddish accent?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Rifka.
(c) Mama.
(d) Papa.

2. What does Ilya want Rifka to read for Mr. Fargate?
(a) The letters to Tovah.
(b) Her journal entries.
(c) Her own poetry.
(d) Pushkin's poetry.

3. The children in the park have fun with Rifka and good-naturedly tease her about __________________.
(a) her accent.
(b) her shoes.
(c) her kerchief.
(d) her bald head.

4. How does the milkman say goodbye to Rifka at her house?
(a) He bows to her.
(b) He pats her on the shoulder.
(c) He salutes.
(d) He kisses her on the cheek.

5. Ilya tells Rifka he will stay in America if ______________________.
(a) he can ride a bicycle.
(b) he can have chocolates.
(c) he can marry her.
(d) he can take a train ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Rifka not remember her older brothers in America?

2. Mama had had to take the gift in #67 and trade it for __________________.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of Rifka's older brothers living in America?

4. What language does the person in #73 teach Rifka?

5. What saddens Rifka one morning while checking on the typhus baby?

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