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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. When Rifka gets the approval to go to America, she has been gone from Berdichev for how long?

2. How old is Rifka on the birthday she spends in Belgium?

3. Mama had had to take the gift in #67 and trade it for __________________.

4. What does Rifka celebrate by herself in her room?

5. What amazes the passenger's on Rifka's ship as they pull into the harbor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rifka prepare herself for going to America?

2. Who administers Rifka's treatments in Antwerp and what else does this person teach Rifka?

3. Who rescues Rifka when she gets lost while out exploring Antwerp?

4. Where does Rifka stay when she goes to Belgium?

5. Who does the kind milkman remind Rifka of and how does she show her appreciation for his kindness?

6. What are the passengers on board the ship fascinated by as they enter the New York harbor?

7. What do Mama and Papa give to Rifka before they leave for the United States and she goes to Belgium?

8. What does this section of the book show about Rifka's burgeoning maturity?

9. What does Rifka save up for to have specially made for herself?

10. How does Rifka learn to find family connections even though she is alone in Antwerp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write a character sketch of Nathan. Be sure to include both physical and emotional characteristics as well as personal motivations, fears, etc.

Essay Topic 3

"Letters from Rifka" is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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