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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. In which of the following did Moshe advertise?
(a) New York Times.
(b) Boston Herald.
(c) Baltimore Sun.
(d) Chicago Sun-Times.

2. Which of the following had Chona’s father sold?
(a) Pecans.
(b) Chestnuts.
(c) Peanuts.
(d) Walnuts.

3. How does the novel gloss the term “slivovitz”?
(a) Apricot brandy.
(b) Plum wine.
(c) Apricot wine.
(d) Plum brandy.

4. Which interstate highway runs near Pottstown?
(a) 76.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 69.

5. What is Fatty’s real name?
(a) Earl.
(b) Christopher.
(c) Lloyd.
(d) Darryl.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which of the following does Malachi write Moshe?

2. What fruit does Malachi note having only tasted in America?

3. How does the novel gloss the term “kishkes”?

4. To what city does Malachi note having gone when coming to America?

5. To which of the following had Shad Davis intended to send his children?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Moshe have trouble advertising his first major show?

2. How does Malachi respond to the assertion that a mezuzah belongs on a door?

3. For what does Moshe take Malachi when the latter first arrives at the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store?

4. Why does Moshe note not liking challah?

5. What story about his family does Moshe tell to keep his audience amused as they await a show?

6. Why, per Moshe, is marriage complicated for new Jewish immigrants to America?

7. What does Nate use as a euphemism for his sister-in-law’s death?

8. In the novel, what is the story of Moses and the burning coals?

9. What rumor surrounds Norman Skrupskelis?

10. Why does the local Black community esteem Chona?

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