7th reading - Letter From Rifka Flashcards
What word describes Nathan’s action of returning home to warn Saul?
Brave
How does Rifka feel about Uncle Aurum?
She is thankful to him for his help.
Which family members do not know about the escape?
Bubbe Ruth
Where is Rifka and her family headed as she writes her letter?
In a freight train bound for Poland
How can you predict the guards will come to the railroad station?
Because the guards are searching for Nathan who ran away from the army.
At first, why is Rifka happy that Saul might go into the army?
Because Saul drives her crazy. From his big ears to his big feet, she can’t stand the sight of him.
Why isn’t Tovah allowed to hear the plans for escape?
Because the guards might question her
What will happen to Rifka and her family if they find Nathan?
They would be killed for helping Nathan
Why does Rifka’s mother take the candlesticks?
Because the greedy peasants will come and strip their house bare once they are gone.
What is the reason they are leaving and trying to escape?
Because the Russian army is coming to take Saul and they have already taken Nathan.
What does Nathan ask Rifka to distract the guards?
To stand outside a boxcar will the others hide in some of the other boxcars
What character trait does Nathan display when he deserts the army?
Bravery
