The Devil's Arithmetic Story Quiz

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    Who does Hannah open the door to?

    • Messaih
    • Elijah
    • Yithchak
    • Tzipporah
    • Shmuel
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  • 2. 

    Where does Hannah live?

    • Poland

    • Germany

    • New York

    • Sweden

    • Canada

    Correct Answer
    A. New York
    Explanation
    Hannah lives in New York.

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  • 3. 

    Who is the person who that "chose" the people to get killed?

    Correct Answer
    Commandant Bruer
    Explanation
    Use capital letters and be specific!

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  • 4. 

    What type of food are they given in the camp?

    Correct Answer
    watery soup and hard bread
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    Who are the three girls Hannah meets at the wedding?

    Correct Answer
    Shifre, Yente, Rachel
    Explanation
    Use Name, Name, Name

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  • 6. 

    What does Shmuel mean to Chaya?

    • Funny, cheerful

    • Is mean

    • Gives great hugs

    • Is so ugly

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Funny, cheerful
    A. Gives great hugs
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    Who is apart of the making the plan to escape?

    Correct Answer(s)
    Yitzchak and Shmuel
    Explanation
    Make sure the names are capilized and spelled correctly!

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  • 8. 

    Why do you think Gitl does not marry Yitzchak?

  • 9. 

    Why is the author's use of badchan effective in conveying the danger the villagers face?

  • 10. 

    How does the experience of being hungry and being in camp affect Hannah's memory?

  • 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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