Letters from Rifka

Front

What was Ilya's misbehavior in the bathroom?

Back

Ilya was unrolling the toilet paper and throwing it over his head.

Front

Where did Rifka often eat her meals while living in Belgium?

Back

Rifka often ate her meals in a cafe.

Front

What do Mama, Pap, Nathan, and Saul do in America?

Back

Saul goes to school while Mama, Papa, and Nathan work.

Front

Why did Rifka need to distract the guards at the train station?

Back

Only she could pass for Russian so her family could escape.

Front

What type of ship did immigrants usually travel on to America?

Back

Immigrants usually traveled on a steamship.

Front

Define 'immigrant'.

Back

An immigrant is a person who moves to a new country to live.

Front

What is the significance of the steamship in the context of immigration?

Back

The steamship was a common mode of transportation for immigrants traveling to America.

Front

What does it mean to 'distract' someone?

Back

To distract someone means to divert their attention away from something.

Front

Who is Rifka in the story 'Letters from Rifka'?

Back

Rifka is the main character who faces challenges as an immigrant.

Front

What role does family play in 'Letters from Rifka'?

Back

Family is central to the story, as Rifka's actions are often motivated by her desire to protect and help her family.