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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Eva tell Hannah the rest of her life story later when they are alone?

2. Who comes to the barracks in the morning?

3. Before Shmuel is shot, who's head does he kiss?

4. What does Rivka tell the others to remember?

5. Who does Hannah give her bread to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hannah suddenly remember about the Jews?

2. Discuss Hannah's reaction to the first Choosing.

3. What happens to Hannah after Rivka gives the women hints as to how to stay alive in the camp?

4. What does Rivka say should happen when the Commandant comes for a Choosing?

5. Discuss identification numbers and Hannah's experience with this.

6. Discuss the journey of the train that the villagers go on to the camp.

7. What does Hannah see when she turns around in Chapter 19?

8. What does Hannah do with the bread she is given at meals?

9. What happens when the Commandant comes in Chapter 15?

10. What happens when Hannah awakens in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Hannah and Chaya. In what ways are they the same character, yet different characters in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and describe the relationship between the Jews and the Commandant. Why is this relationship important to understand? How does this relationship impact the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and describe the organization of the novel, and the pros and cons of this organization.

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