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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. Who lost both of their parents to the Nazis?

2. What type of story does Hanna tell Aaron on the way to their grandparents?

3. Who gives explanations from the Haggadah of stones concerning ancient Jewish history?

4. What memories does Hannah have when getting into the soldiers truck?

5. When approaching the wedding, who is seen dancing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Hannah when the villagers climb into the Nazis trucks?

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

4. What are Hannah's thoughts about her Aunt Eva?

5. Who is Yitzchak and what is his role in Chapter 5?

6. What game is played at Seder?

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

8. What is a badchan?

9. What happens when Hannah says someone needs to do something to stop the Nazis?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The celebration of Passover and Seder are shown in the novel. How are the Jewish holidays shown in the novel? What impact does this have on the novel? Why are they discussed?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of heritage in the novel, and the role it plays in the overall story.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of chapters and titles in the novel and the effect they have on the story.

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