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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 embarrasses Aaron when he mispronounces a word?

2. What celebration is said to be about remembering?

3. What English word does Aaron mispronounce?

4. What does the badchan remind Hannah of?

5. Who protests going with the Nazis?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Hannah think about the badchan?

3. Discuss the daydream Hannah believes she is having in Chapter 12.

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

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

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

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

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

9. What holiday does Hannah celebrate at the beginning of the novel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Decide who you believe to be the protagonist and the antagonist in the story. Explain why you chose these characters. What classifies these characters as being a protagonist and an antagonist? What are the results of having a protagonist and antagonist in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the relationship between Hannah and Eva with that of Chaya and Rivka.

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