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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. What does the person in #73 teach Rifka regarding hygiene?
2. How long did the broken steamship drift until help arrived?
3. Why had Uncle Avrum let Hannah take piano lessons?
4. Rifka says that the wounded ship moved so slowly to America that she could have _____________________.
5. What is notable about the big man Rifka sees in a cafe?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Mama and Papa give to Rifka before they leave for the United States and she goes to Belgium?
2. What does Rifka's brief friendship with Pieter mean, and how is she able to move on past his death?
3. What are the passengers on board the ship fascinated by as they enter the New York harbor?
4. What are some of the foods that Rifka comes to enjoy in Antwerp?
5. Where does Rifka stay when she goes to Belgium?
6. What does Rifka save up for to have specially made for herself?
7. How does Rifka learn to find family connections even though she is alone in Antwerp?
8. What excites Rifka about news in a letter from her parents?
9. How is Rifka's thirteenth birthday celebrated and what does she recall about a doll she received for her ninth birthday?
10. Who does the kind milkman remind Rifka of and how does she show her appreciation for his kindness?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"Letters from Rifka" is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?
Essay Topic 2
There are several events of foreshadowing in "Letters from Rifka". Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
Even though she is not a true character in the book, what role does Tovah play in the story? Cite examples to support your answer.
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