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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Elizabeth's letter of permission for a store revoked? (from Part 4, Chapter 4 – Part 5, Chapter 2)

She opened up a second location for the business.

She did not renew the letter on an annual basis.

She did not honor the intent of the letter.

She flagrantly violated the parameters of the letter.

2.

Why is Rachel so incensed by the Rav's seeming favoritism of Jeremy, apart from the fact that she does not feel Jeremy has earned this? (from Part 3, Chapter 1 – Part 4, Chapter 3)

She feels as if the Rav relies on tradition too much, showing deference to the older child.

She loves and is utterly devoted to Isaiah.

She feels as if the Rav is too lenient and lax in his application of proper succession rules.

She believes she should be the new Rav.

3.

Why does Nina envy Elizabeth so much? (from Part 1, Chapter 7 – Part 2, Chapter 5)

Elizabeth's life seems so much more traditional and organized.

Elizabeth is married to a traditional, conservative man.

Elizabeth's children are much more independently-minded than Nina's daughter.

Elizabeth has permission from her husband to be a business owner as well as homemaker.

4.

Why does Elizabeth dislike New York City so much? (from Part 3, Chapter 1 – Part 4, Chapter 3)

It is dark, cramped, and noisy.

It is the place where her parents were killed, and only has bad memories for her.

It feels like a prison to her that restricts her ability to raise her daughters freely.

She is unable to own a store there.

5.

Why does Andras have such a difficult time talking about the past and about his thoughts and feelings in general? (from Part 1, Chapter 1 – Chapter 6)

He does not know how to communicate them in light of what he has seen.

He does not understand the current cultural climate of constantly speaking about feelings.

No one has ever directly asked him to speak about these things before.

He does not wish to think about the past at all.

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