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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. Why does Rouvke want to spite Mrs. Kohan?
(a) For what she said about his money.
(b) For what she said about his marriage.
(c) For what she said about his mother.
(d) For what she said about his father.

2. What does Jake do when he realizes he can't remember his prayers?
(a) He goes to a religious service.
(b) He skips praying.
(c) He makes up his own prayers.
(d) He borrows a prayer book.

3. Who does Rouvke see escorting Hanele at the seaport?
(a) A Russian.
(b) A rabbi.
(c) A matchmaker.
(d) A Chinese man.

4. What does Arbel mean?
(a) Sleeve.
(b) Jacket.
(c) Shoe.
(d) Pants.

5. What does Rouvke threaten to do to Gospodin?
(a) Beat him up.
(b) Call the police.
(c) Steal his money.
(d) Kidnap Hanele.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many daughters does Peretz have?

2. What upsets Rouvke most about learning English?

3. Where does Flora go when she runs away in Chapter Ten of "The Imported Bridegroom"?

4. Why does Getl not want to ride in a carriage in the United States?

5. How does Jake respond when Fanny asks him about dance class?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rouvke react when he first sees Hanele at the seaport in the United States?

2. What role does Mrs. Kohan play in Rouvke's marriage?

3. Why is Flora disappointed at the end of "The Imported Bridegroom"?

4. What is Rouvke's life like when he first moves to the United States?

5. How does Mrs. Kavarsky try to save Jake and Gitl's marriage?

6. What is Flora's father's first impression of Pravly when he returns there in Chapter Three of "The Imported Bridegroom"?

7. How does Gitl try to fit in with American culture?

8. What does Jake say he did when he came to the United States?

9. What happens when Reb Lippe auctions off sections of the Pentaleuch to read?

10. What does Flora do when Shaya listens to her play the piano?

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