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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 business does Rifka think might be good for Bubbe Ruth?

2. What color is the little desk Rifka spends much time at in her room in Belgium?

3. What musical instrument is Tovah good at playing?

4. What is notable about the big man Rifka sees in a cafe?

5. Who takes Rifka back home when she gets lost in Antwerp?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What terrible fate does Pieter meet during a big storm while aboard ship?

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

5. What are some of the foods that Rifka comes to enjoy in Antwerp?

6. What excites Rifka about news in a letter from her parents?

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

8. What sailing arrangements are made for Rifka to go to America when she is cured?

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

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

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

Essay Topic 2

"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 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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