The Devil's Arithmetic Story Quiz
This quiz will make you really think about the the story and you will see how good you did!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Where does Hannah live?
- A.
Poland
- B.
Germany
- C.
New York
- D.
Sweden
- E.
Canada
Correct Answer
C. New YorkExplanation
Hannah lives in New York.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who does Hannah open the door to?
- A.
Messaih
- B.
Elijah
- C.
Yithchak
- D.
Tzipporah
- E.
Shmuel
Correct Answer
B. ElijahExplanation
Hannah opens the door to Elijah.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Why do you think Gitl does not marry Yitzchak?
- 4.
What does Shmuel mean to Chaya?
- A.
Funny, cheerful
- B.
Is mean
- C.
Gives great hugs
- D.
Is so ugly
Correct Answer(s)
A. Funny, cheerful
C. Gives great hugsExplanation
Shmuel means a lot to Chaya because he is funny, cheerful, and gives great hugs. These qualities suggest that Shmuel brings joy and happiness to Chaya's life. His humor and cheerfulness likely make Chaya laugh and brighten her day, while his hugs provide comfort and warmth. Overall, Shmuel seems to have a positive and uplifting impact on Chaya's well-being.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who is the person who that "chose" the people to get killed?
Correct Answer(s)
Commandant BruerExplanation
Use capital letters and be specific!Rate this question:
- 6.
Who are the three girls Hannah meets at the wedding?
Correct Answer(s)
Shifre, Yente, RachelExplanation
Use Name, Name, NameRate this question:
- 7.
Why is the author's use of badchan effective in conveying the danger the villagers face?
- 8.
How does the experience of being hungry and being in camp affect Hannah's memory?
- 9.
What type of food are they given in the camp?
Correct Answer(s)
watery soup and hard breadExplanation
In the camp, the individuals are given watery soup and hard bread as their food. This implies that the food provided to them is of low quality and lacks nutritional value. Watery soup suggests that the soup is diluted and lacks flavor, while hard bread indicates that the bread is dry and difficult to chew. These types of food are commonly associated with inadequate resources and poor living conditions, which may be the case in this camp.Rate this question:
- 10.
Who is apart of the making the plan to escape?
Correct Answer(s)
Yitzchak and ShmuelExplanation
Make sure the names are capilized and spelled correctly!Rate this question:
- 11.
How does Fayge and Shmuel get killed?
- 12.
Why do you think Hannah sacraficed her life for Rivka?
- 13.
What is the theme of the story?
- 14.
What does the title the Devil's Arithmetic mean?
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