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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 memories does Hannah have when getting into the soldiers truck?

2. While Hannah is eating bitter herbs on Easter Sunday, what will her friend Rosemary be eating?

3. Who is Hannah introduced to?

4. Who drew numbers on their arm when they were young?

5. What does Hannah taste in her mouth when she is taken away by the soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a badchan?

2. What is Aaron's role in the ceremony of Seder?

3. Describe the place that the villagers are taken to by the Nazis.

4. Who is lost in the Holocaust from Hannah's family?

5. What does Hannah suddenly realize at the party in Viosk?

6. What happens when Hannah tries to warn the villagers of the Nazis?

7. What is Hannah given to wear to Shmuel's wedding?

8. What are Hannah's friends thoughts about her?

9. What does Hannah tell Shmuel that he finds to be a joke?

10. Describe Aaron's job at reciting the Haggadah.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of remembering is strongly shown throughout the story. Discuss how this is shown with examples from the test. What is the impact of this? Why is remembering important for Jews as well as non-Jews?

Essay Topic 2

The genre of the novel is ___. Why does the book fall into this genre? Give at least three examples in order to justify your response.

Essay Topic 3

How are character descriptions used in order to provide information on characters in the story? What are the benefits of character descriptions used in the novel?

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