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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Sweatshop Romance.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Flora feel about Shaya's love of American books?
(a) Smitten.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Impressed.
(d) Fearful.

3. How old is Flora in "The Imported Bridegroom"?
(a) 21.
(b) 22.
(c) 23.
(d) 20.

4. Why won't Shaya say the "Words of the Law" when the Talmudists ask him?
(a) He doesn't have it memorized.
(b) He refuses to speak in public.
(c) He doesn't hear their request.
(d) He doesn't want to embarrass Flora.

5. How does Jake explain Mamie's visit in "A Paterfamilias"?
(a) She feels pleased to meet Gitl.
(b) She is playing a prank.
(c) She was stopping by.
(d) She asks about work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shaya ask Flora for help with his English?

2. What frightens Gitl about Mamie?

3. What does Shaya secretly study after learning English?

4. What type of Yiddish does Jake speak?

5. Why is Beile upset about being sent to the store?

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