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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Circumstances.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rouvke feel when he sees Hanele for the first time in the United States?
(a) He thinks she has changed.
(b) He thinks she is common looking.
(c) He thinks she is beautiful.
(d) He thinks she won't fit in.

2. In Chapter 5, how does Boris feel about his job?
(a) He is upset.
(b) He is energetic.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is bored.

3. While in the United States, what does Rouvke learn about Peretz?
(a) He moved to Canada.
(b) He remarried.
(c) He lost a lot of money.
(d) He acquired a fortune.

4. What does Flora's father hope her future husband will do for a living?
(a) A businessman.
(b) A preacher.
(c) A builder.
(d) A writer.

5. What happens when Boris tells Tatyana his plan in Chapter 5?
(a) She agrees to do whatever he wants.
(b) She doesn't listen.
(c) She starts to make dinner.
(d) She cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Shaya say the "Words of the Law" when the Talmudists ask him?

2. How does Flora feel about Shaya's love of American books?

3. What does Arbel mean?

4. Why does Flora have Tamara send food to Shaya?

5. How does Flora's father describe the library?

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