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Letters from Rifka Quiz

Karen Hesse
This Study Guide consists of approximately 18 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Letters from Rifka.

Letters from Rifka Quiz

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1)

What color is the little desk Rifka spends much time at in her room in Belgium? (from February 25 - October 2)

Yellow.
Brown.
Blue.
Red.
2)

Doctor Askin thinks that Rifka could study in which field? (from October 2 - October 22)

Education.
Medicine.
Retail.
Art.
3)

Who is the nun who gives Rifka her treatments? (from February 25 - October 2)

Sister Katrina.
Sister Natasha.
Sister Caroline.
Sister Katya.
4)

What does Rifka celebrate by herself in her room? (from February 25 - October 2)

A Sweet Sixteen party.
A birthday party.
A graduation ceremony.
A mitzvah.
5)

How does the milkman say goodbye to Rifka at her house? (from February 25 - October 2)

He pats her on the shoulder.
He salutes.
He bows to her.
He kisses her on the cheek.
6)

What is a word that the lady from HIAS has taught Rifka? (from February 25 - October 2)

Sympathy.
Democratic.
Liberty.
Independence.
7)

Rifka thinks it is better for a girl to be _____________ than to be beautiful. (from October 2 - October 22)

funny.
athletic.
smart.
clever.
8)

Why does Doctor Askin tell Rifka to take off her kerchief? (from October 2 - October 22)

It is very hot in the room.
He wants to measure her height.
There is something on her head.
He wants to give her a new kerchief.
9)

Who helps Rifka buy her ticket to America? (from February 25 - October 2)

Sister Katrina.
Marie.
Gaston.
The lady from HIAS.
10)

What does the person in #73 teach Rifka regarding hygiene? (from February 25 - October 2)

How to brush her teeth.
How to wash her hair.
How to scrub her nails.
How to wash her clothes.
11)

What does Saul bring to Rifka at the Ellis Island hospital? (from October 2 - October 22)

An orange.
A bunch of grapes.
Chocolates.
A banana.
12)

How old is Pieter? (from February 25 - October 2)

17.
20.
15.
22.
13)

Who takes Rifka back home when she gets lost in Antwerp? (from February 25 - October 2)

A policeman.
A milkman.
A priest.
A soldier.
14)

What has Rifka begun to write? (from October 2 - October 22)

Poetry.
A novel.
Short stories.
Articles.
15)

What is remarkable about Rifka's appearance as as result of her illness? (from February 25 - October 2)

Her skin looks blue.
She has lost a couple teeth.
A rash covers her body.
She has gone bald.
16)

With whom does Rifka make friends at Ellis Island? (from October 2 - October 22)

A Russian boy.
A German girl.
An old Italian man.
A Frenchman.
17)

What does Rifka think will be the punishment for her and Ilya after what he does in #154? (from October 2 - October 22)

They will be killed.
They will not get any dinner.
They will be spanked.
They will be put in a cell.
18)

What had Papa told Rifka to be prepared for at Ellis Island? (from February 25 - October 2)

Vaccinations.
Long lines.
Lots of questions.
Pickpockets.
19)

Which one of Rifka's brothers looks like her? (from October 2 - October 22)

Nathan.
Reuben.
Isaac.
Saul.
20)

What concerns Rifka as all the people are gathering around her to hug her? (from October 2 - October 22)

She steps on someone's foot.
Her kerchief slips.
She smells of onions.
She might still have ringworm.
21)

Rifka may have to wear a peruke because __________________________. (from February 25 - October 2)

she has trouble walking.
there is a rash on her arms.
she is always cold.
her hair has not grown back.
22)

What does Rifka sleep in/on the first week she is at Ellis Island? (from October 2 - October 22)

A crib.
A bed.
A bunch of straw.
A mat.
23)

Who is the sailor with whom Rifka makes friends on the ship? (from February 25 - October 2)

Paul.
Gregor.
Pieter.
Alexi.
24)

What is the name of the person in #131? (from October 2 - October 22)

Katya.
Roberto.
Ilya.
Pierre.
25)

Mama had had to take the gift in #67 and trade it for __________________. (from February 25 - October 2)

potatoes.
meat.
medicine.
cabbages.
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