The Devil's Arithmetic Final Test

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1. After the war Rivka changed her name to

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Rivka changed her name to Eva after the war.

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2. Hannah and her family go to Grandpa Will's to celebrate

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The given answer, Passover, is the most appropriate explanation because Passover is a Jewish holiday that is typically celebrated with family gatherings. Since Hannah and her family are going to Grandpa Will's to celebrate, it suggests that they are observing a religious holiday, and Passover aligns with this context. Easter and Hanukkah are also religious holidays, but they are not specifically associated with family gatherings like Passover is.

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3. What was Grandpa Will's name in the camp?

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The correct answer is Wolfe. This suggests that Grandpa Will's name in the camp was Wolfe.

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4. Who said: "In my village, in the camp....in the past, I was called Rivka."

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5. Who said: "I know where they are taking us. I am... I am... from the future. Please"

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6. Hannah hates adult conversations in Yiddish during Passover.

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This statement suggests that Hannah dislikes or has a strong aversion towards adult conversations specifically in Yiddish during the Passover holiday. The answer "True" indicates that the statement accurately reflects Hannah's feelings and preferences during this time.

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7. Grandpa Will and Aunt Eva were born in America.

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8. How long is the trip to the camp?

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The trip to the camp lasts for 4 days. This implies that the duration of the trip is measured in days, not hours or weeks. It is important to pay attention to the units mentioned in the question and select the option that matches the given unit. In this case, 4 days is the correct answer.

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9. Chaya means

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The word "Chaya" means life.

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10. Who falls in love with Schmuel?

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Fayge falls in love with Schmuel.

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11. Hannah doesn't want any of her friends to meet Grandpa Will because

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Hannah doesn't want any of her friends to meet Grandpa Will because he is easily angered about the war. This suggests that Grandpa Will has strong emotions and may have had negative experiences or trauma related to the war. Hannah may want to protect her friends from any potential conflicts or uncomfortable situations that could arise if they were to meet Grandpa Will.

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12. Who gives Hannah a dress for the wedding?

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Gitl gives Hannah a dress for the wedding.

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13. Greeks die quickly in the camp because they can't speak Yiddish.

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This statement is false. The reason Greeks would die quickly in a camp cannot be attributed to their inability to speak Yiddish. There are various factors that could contribute to mortality rates in a camp, such as living conditions, access to food and water, medical care, and overall treatment. Language proficiency would not be a determining factor in survival.

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14. Gitl is in love with Yitzchak and hopes to marry him.

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The statement given does not provide any information about Yitzchak's feelings or intentions towards Gitl. It only states that Gitl is in love with Yitzchak and hopes to marry him. Therefore, we cannot determine if the statement is true or false based on the given information.

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15. Why does the guard choose the three healthy, young girls to go to the gas chambers?

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The guard chooses the three healthy, young girls to go to the gas chambers because they weren't working. This suggests that the guard selected individuals who were not contributing to the labor or productivity of the camp. By sending them to the gas chambers, the guard may have been attempting to eliminate those who were deemed unproductive or a burden to the system.

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16. Who said: "You are an old girl in a young- girl disguise."

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The correct answer is "the badchan." The badchan is a traditional Jewish entertainer known for their wit and humor. In this context, the badchan is saying that the person being referred to is mature or experienced despite appearing young.

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17. Rivka insists that Hannah steal the overseer's shoes.

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The statement implies that Rivka is encouraging Hannah to commit a theft by stealing the overseer's shoes. However, since the answer is "False," it means that Rivka is not insisting that Hannah steal the overseer's shoes.

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18. During the Seder dinner Aaron hides the afikoman

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The correct answer is "in the dirty laundry" because hiding the afikoman in the dirty laundry is a creative and unexpected hiding spot. It adds an element of surprise and fun to the Seder dinner tradition. Additionally, hiding the afikoman in the dirty laundry ensures that it will not be easily found, making the search more challenging for the participants.

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19. Who saves Leye's infant?

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Hannah saves Leye's infant.

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20. Who said: "He is a monster."

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21. Who does Hannah see waiting in front of the synangogue before the wedding?

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Hannah sees Nazis waiting in front of the synagogue before the wedding.

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22. Who said: "Gitl and Chaya will stay the night with Fayge's people and come back home in the morning."

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Shmuel said, "Gitl and Chaya will stay the night with Fayge's people and come back home in the morning."

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23. The colonel tells the villagers they must get on the truck because

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The correct answer is "they are being resettled during the war." This means that the villagers are being relocated to a different place due to the ongoing war. The colonel is informing them that they need to get on the truck because they are being moved to a new location as part of the war effort.

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24. Yitzchak leaves Tzipporah and Reuven outside at Schmuel's house.

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Yitzchak leaves Tzipporah and Reuven outside at Schmuel's house. This statement is true. It implies that Yitzchak left both Tzipporah and Reuven outside while he went inside Schmuel's house.

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25. Who said: "For being so unselfish, you can open the door for the prophet and welcome him in."

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26. Who said: "Never mind, little Chaya, never mind. Shmuel and I- we are your family now."

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Gitl said, "Never mind, little Chaya, never mind. Shmuel and I- we are your family now." This statement suggests that Gitl is comforting and reassuring Chaya, letting her know that she and Shmuel are now her family. It implies that Gitl and Shmuel have taken on a parental role for Chaya, possibly due to a change in circumstances or the absence of her biological family.

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27. What child is killed in the camp?

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28. The Nazi's shoot 6 people including Shmuel, Yitzchak, and Fayge.

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29. At the camp, Hannah decides she will no longer

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Hannah's decision to no longer cry about what is happening at the camp indicates that she has chosen to handle the situation differently. This suggests that she has realized that crying does not solve the problem or make the situation better. Instead, she may have decided to focus on finding solutions or taking actions to improve the situation. By making this decision, Hannah shows a willingness to be proactive and take control of her emotions in order to better cope with the challenges she is facing at the camp.

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30. The adoption agency that Aunt Eva started was named Chaya.

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Aunt Eva started an adoption agency named Chaya.

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31. Chaya Abramowicz stayed in the Viosk hospital for ten weeks.

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Chaya Abramowicz stayed in the Viosk hospital for ten weeks. This statement is true as it directly states that Chaya Abramowicz spent ten weeks in the Viosk hospital.

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32. Who said: "It is brutal arithmetic. But I- I am alive. You are alive. As long as we breathe, we can see and hear. As long as we can remember, all those gone before are alive inside us."

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Rivka said this quote. She is expressing the idea that even though they have suffered greatly and lost many loved ones, as long as they are alive and can remember, the memories of those who have passed away will continue to live on within them.

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33. Who said: "Oh, Chaya, thank you for telling me that. We are going to be such friends, you and I. Best friends."

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In this quote, the speaker expresses gratitude towards someone named Chaya for sharing information. They also express a desire to become close friends with Chaya, referring to them as "best friends". The correct answer, Fayge, is the person who said this statement.

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34. Who said: "I worry about you and your dreams."

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35. The children run to the midden to hide from the Nazi guards.

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The given statement states that the children run to the midden to hide from the Nazi guards. However, there is no mention of Nazi guards or any reason for the children to hide in the given sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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After the war Rivka changed her name to
Hannah and her family go to Grandpa Will's to celebrate
What was Grandpa Will's name in the camp?
Who said:...
Who said:...
Hannah hates adult conversations in Yiddish during Passover.
Grandpa Will and Aunt Eva were born in America.
How long is the trip to the camp?
Chaya means
Who falls in love with Schmuel?
Hannah doesn't want any of her friends to meet Grandpa Will...
Who gives Hannah a dress for the wedding?
Greeks die quickly in the camp because they can't speak Yiddish.
Gitl is in love with Yitzchak and hopes to marry him.
Why does the guard choose the three healthy, young girls to go to the...
Who said: "You are an old girl in a young- girl disguise."
Rivka insists that Hannah steal the overseer's shoes.
During the Seder dinner Aaron hides the afikoman
Who saves Leye's infant?
Who said: "He is a monster."
Who does Hannah see waiting in front of the synangogue before the...
Who said:...
The colonel tells the villagers they must get on the truck because
Yitzchak leaves Tzipporah and Reuven outside at Schmuel's house.
Who said:...
Who said:...
What child is killed in the camp?
The Nazi's shoot 6 people including Shmuel, Yitzchak, and Fayge.
At the camp, Hannah decides she will no longer
The adoption agency that Aunt Eva started was named Chaya.
Chaya Abramowicz stayed in the Viosk hospital for ten weeks.
Who said:...
Who said:...
Who said: "I worry about you and your dreams."
The children run to the midden to hide from the Nazi guards.
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