Devil's Arithmetic Chapters 12-14

At the beginning of Chapter 12, what happens to Hannah and the others?

• They have to get into the wagons.

• Their heads are shaved.

• They attend the wedding of Hannah's uncle.

• They all share a feast in honor of Seder.

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When Hannah remembers the dress she was wearing to the wedding, she realizes-

• she should have not called the dress a "rag.'

• that she is glad she doesn't have to wear it anymore.

• she was embarrassed to wear the silly dress.

• that she should have thrown the dress away.

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What does the name "Chaya" mean in Hebrew?

• goddess

• a special plant

• desk

• life

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What else happened to Hannah and the others on their first day at the camp?

• A number was tattooed on their arms.

• They were fed a delicious meal.

• They had to clean the kitchen and showers.

• They were given a class schedule.

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In Chapter 13, what happened to the little girl Tzipporah?

• She was given a delicious breakfast since she was so young.

• Hannah and Gitl realized she has died overnight.

• Tzipporah had found her father and left with him.

• Tzipporah was sent to live with the commander.

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In Chapter 13, Hannah meets a new girl whose name is-

• Gitl

• Samantha

• Rivka

• Rachel

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What were the new camp people told about their bowls?

• They would get a new one each day.

• The bowls were broken and would have to be thrown away.

• It was important to keep their bowls because without them they could not eat.

• The bowls were very expensive.

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The commander told the camp people that they should-

(answer all that apply)

• not try to escape.

• not complain

• not answer back.

• relax and enjoy their visit.

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Rivka calls some people "musselmen." What does that mean?

• People who decide that life in the concentration camp is not worth fighting for.

• People who are helping the Germans to run the camp.

• The people who pass out the food.

• The people who have to clean the restrooms.

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When the commander comes to inspect, where do the children younger than 14 go?

• They hide under the beds.

• They stand at the end of the line.

• They hide behind the adults.

• They hide in the "midden"(garbage dump).

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