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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jake do when he sees Fanny sitting by herself at Joe's in "The New York Ghetto"?
(a) He asks her to dance.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He has Joe ask her to dance.
(d) He brings her a drink.

2. How does Jake feel the first time he sees Gitl in the United States?
(a) He is confused.
(b) Hei s overcome with love.
(c) He is ashamed of her.
(d) He is angry at her.

3. What do Jake's friends think about Yossele?
(a) They say he is smart.
(b) They say he is too shy.
(c) They say he needs to start school soon.
(d) They say he is a comedian.

4. What does Mrs. Kavarsky insist Jake buy for Getl?
(a) Shoes.
(b) A hat.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A handbag.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The New York Ghetto," why does Joe want Jake to talk to Mamie?

2. What happens when the boss is on a quest for work in "Jake and Yekl"?

3. What does Jake do when he realizes he can no longer remember his son's face?

4. Why does Getl get a kerchief?

5. Why does Fanny find a new job in "A Paterfamilias"?

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