Pasha's First Yom Kippur

Which of the following is NOT done during Yom Kippur?

• People give each other gifts.

• People think about how to improve themselves.

• People do not eat for the day.

• People apologize to others.

Which of the following describes what concerns Pasha?

• He's afraid that David will tell on him.

• He's worried he will have to apologize to David.

• He believes that he'll get in trouble for hurting David.

• He's worried his friendship with David is over.

Which of the following describes Pasha?

• He doesn't think David deserves an apology.

• He is having a hard time apologizing to David.

• He no longer wants to practice Yom Kippur.

• He is waiting for David to apologize first.

Which of the following describes Pasha and David's relationship at the end of the story?

• They continue to be angry with one another.

• They apologize and become best friends.

• They both acknowledge that they were wrong.

• They forgive each other, but decide to remain separate. 

Which sentence describes the theme of the short story?

• Apologizing to someone can help you both move forward.

• People who are mean shouldn't get apologies.

• Moving to a new country can be scary and lonely.

• Getting revenge on someone can make you feel better.

Which of the following details supports the theme of the story? (Remember the theme is about apologizing.)

• "Pasha didn't like David, who had teased him ever since Pasha's family had arrived from Russia to live outside of Chicago with Dedushka, Grandpa." (Paragraph 2)

• "David isn't acting the way Dedushka said people act before Yom Kippur, thought Pasha. David should be making a list, and I should be at the top of it!" (Paragraph 4)

• "Pasha ran into Dedushka's house. He felt better. He took a deep breath. Well, sort of better. What would Dedushka say if he found out what Pasha had done?" (Paragraph 11)

• "'So you forgive me?' David asked. / 'Well, do you forgive me?' Pasha asked." (Paragraphs 32-33)

What does it mean when the author described David as "planted" in front of Pasha in paragraph 7?

• He stands in front of Pasha, refusing to move.

• He tries to scare Pasha by standing tall.

• He digs into the dirt while he stands in front of Pasha.

• He stands apologetically in front of Pasha.

What do paragraphs 20-23 reveal about Pasha?

Paragraphs 20- 23: Still, during geography, Pasha could not remember where Canada was. During math, Pasha missed four times three. And during reading, Pasha thought about Yom Kippur. WhenPasha walked out to recess, he saw David standing by himself.

• Pasha is distracted all day at school.

• Pasha isn't very good at schoolwork.

• Pasha wants to be friends with David.

• Pasha wants to go home from school.