1. What are the customary observances for Passover? Are there variations in the practices among different groups of Jews?

2. Who is Elijah? What scriptural texts mention him? What did he do that makes him special? What is his role during Passover?

3. What are the origins of the traditions surrounding Elijah?

4. What kind of heart operation does Rebecca's father need? What preparation of the patient is needed before the operation? What are the father's chances for survival?

5. Religion seems to be an affair involving all members of Rebecca's family. What would traditionally be expected of the father? What would traditionally be expected of the mother? What would traditionally be expected of each of the children?

6. What other novels are told through letters? Are there any intended for young adults? Why are they told in letters? Do they have themes similar to those...