Pages 17-32
1. In the pages 17-32 there are many author craft techniques used by Karen Hesse. Name three different types of author craft and give examples with page numbers.
2. What are some of the symptoms of typhus?
3. Why did Rifka write that Russia was not as bad for Tovah’s family as it was for her family? How can one place be different for different people?
4. Rifka lived with Saul when her parents were in the hospital. How did her feelings about Saul change?
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Pages 1-15
1. In Chapter 1, the author Karen Hesse illustrates how poorly the Jews are treated in Berdichev, Russia in the early 1900's. Scan through Chapter 1 and find at least two examples within the text that demonstrate the poor treatment of the Jews. Give page numbers for your text evidence.
2. Why is Rifka used as the decoy or the one to distract the soldiers? Give two examples!
*Reminder: Make sure to end your blog with your initials and number
(example: tfd #11)
1. In Chapter 1, the author Karen Hesse illustrates how poorly the Jews are treated in Berdichev, Russia in the early 1900's. Scan through Chapter 1 and find at least two examples within the text that demonstrate the poor treatment of the Jews. Give page numbers for your text evidence.
2. Why is Rifka used as the decoy or the one to distract the soldiers? Give two examples!
*Reminder: Make sure to end your blog with your initials and number
(example: tfd #11)
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