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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue: "The Woman on Hester Street" and Part One: Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what street in New York City do the Gold siblings seek the fortune teller?
(a) Hester Street.
(b) Delancey Street.
(c) Clinton Street.
(d) Forsyth Street.

2. Whom does Gertie coddle the most out of all of her children?
(a) Simon.
(b) Klara.
(c) Varya.
(d) Daniel.

3. What is NOT listed among the American events the Gold children are excluded from due to their youth?
(a) Watching Midnight Cowboy.
(b) Joining the Stonewall riots.
(c) Attending Woodstock.
(d) Reading Helter Skelter.

4. What tradition does Gertie refuse to partake in at Saul's funeral?
(a) She refuses to give the eulogy.
(b) She refuses to kiss Saul one more time.
(c) She refuses to greet the pallbearers.
(d) She refuses to slit her clothes above her heart.

5. What job does Gertie take after dropping out of college?
(a) Typist at a medical office.
(b) Teller at a bank.
(c) Cook at a restaurant.
(d) Receptionist at a law firm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Simon use when Gertie catches him leaving the apartment on the morning of the day he moves to San Francisco?

2. How old is Varya upon the opening of the novel's prologue?

3. The Hindu family in the Gold family's building calls the fortune teller a "rishika" (5), which means a what?

4. Who is the oldest sibling in the Gold family?

5. Daniel tells his siblings that the fortune teller is rumored to be able to tell a person what information?

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