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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through February 25 - October 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What parting gift does Rifka buy for Sister Katrina?
(a) A book of poetry.
(b) Writing paper.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Chocolates.

2. Rifka writes in her letter that her family has escaped from which country?
(a) Romania.
(b) China.
(c) Poland.
(d) Russia.

3. What items did Rifka carry in her rucksack?
(a) Books.
(b) Candlesticks.
(c) Silverware.
(d) Photographs.

4. Where does Saul find a place for him and Rifka to stay?
(a) A monastery.
(b) A clinic.
(c) An inn.
(d) A school.

5. Who are Rifka's brothers?
(a) Aleksandr and Pieter.
(b) Saul and Pieter.
(c) Nathan and Saul.
(d) Nathan and Aleksandr.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the town where Rifka's family is stranded in Poland?

2. What does Papa give to Rifka before he leaves for America?

3. What is steerage class on a steamship?

4. The HIAS lady in Antwerp took Rifka to a cowboy movie starring whom?

5. What excites Rifka about what her parents have in New York City?

(see the answer key)

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