Letters From Rifka

What illness do Rifka and her family members catch at the polish border?

• Chicken Pox
• The flu
• Typhus
• Whooping Cough

What does Rifka notice about the girl's head on the train to Warsaw?

• Her hair is falling out
• She has large, round sores covering her scalp. 
• It's covered in tiny insects
• Her hair is shiny and clean

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Who are Rifka, Mama, Papa, Nathan, and Saul going to join in America?

• Rifka's aunt and Uncle
• Rifka's three older sisters
• Rifka's three older brothers
• Rifka's grandparents

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CCSS.RI.5.3

In Antwerp, Rifka: 

• Sings in a tavern
• Works as a seamstress
• Works as a baker
• Undergoes medical treatment

What happens to Rifka's hair while in Antwerp?

• It falls out
• It turns dark brown
• It loses its curl
• it grows to her waist

Who helps Rifka when she is lost in Antwerp?

• A nun
• A milkman
• A little girl
• A rabbi

While living in Antwerp, what special item does Rifka save up to buy?

• A new locket
• A new hat
• A new pair of shoes
• A horse

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the name of the place where all immigrants must pass through to enter America?

• Berdichev island
• Antwerp island
• Ellis island
• Coney island

At the end of the novel, why does Rifka's head itch again?

• The ringworm has returned
• Her new hat is itchy
• She has head lice
• Her hair is growing back

What is the name of the little Russian boy that Rifka met at Ellis island?

• Bob
• Paul
• Rifka
• Ilya

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CCSS.RL.5.1