7th reading - Letter From Rifka Flashcards

1
Q

What word describes Nathan’s action of returning home to warn Saul?

A

Brave

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2
Q

How does Rifka feel about Uncle Aurum?

A

She is thankful to him for his help.

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3
Q

Which family members do not know about the escape?

A

Bubbe Ruth

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4
Q

Where is Rifka and her family headed as she writes her letter?

A

In a freight train bound for Poland

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5
Q

How can you predict the guards will come to the railroad station?

A

Because the guards are searching for Nathan who ran away from the army.

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6
Q

At first, why is Rifka happy that Saul might go into the army?

A

Because Saul drives her crazy. From his big ears to his big feet, she can’t stand the sight of him.

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7
Q

Why isn’t Tovah allowed to hear the plans for escape?

A

Because the guards might question her

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8
Q

What will happen to Rifka and her family if they find Nathan?

A

They would be killed for helping Nathan

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9
Q

Why does Rifka’s mother take the candlesticks?

A

Because the greedy peasants will come and strip their house bare once they are gone.

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10
Q

What is the reason they are leaving and trying to escape?

A

Because the Russian army is coming to take Saul and they have already taken Nathan.

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11
Q

What does Nathan ask Rifka to distract the guards?

A

To stand outside a boxcar will the others hide in some of the other boxcars

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12
Q

What character trait does Nathan display when he deserts the army?

A

Bravery

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