Character Development & Symbolism

How does Hannah change from the beginning to the end of the story?

• Hannah changes from happy to sad.

• Hannah changes from tall to short.

• Hannah changes from smart to foolish.

• Hannah changes from shy to confident.

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What can you infer about Gitl's feelings towards Hannah based on her actions?

• Gitl's feelings towards Hannah are negative and indifferent.

• Gitl's feelings towards Hannah are positive and caring.

• Gitl's feelings towards Hannah are uncertain and confused.

• Gitl's feelings towards Hannah are jealous and resentful.

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Why do you think the author included the scene with the train tracks?

• Emphasize the theme of journey and transformation

• Highlight the importance of decision-making

• Symbolize internal struggle and choices

• Represent the character's fear of the unknown

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Describe Rivka's character traits and how they impact the story.

• Rivka's character traits of laziness, ignorance, and cruelty impact the story by hindering her progress, causing poor decisions, and alienating others.

• Rivka's character traits of resilience, intelligence, and compassion impact the story by helping her overcome challenges, make strategic decisions, and form meaningful connections.

• Rivka's character traits of impulsiveness, dishonesty, and selfishness impact the story by creating chaos, leading to betrayal, and isolating her from support.

• Rivka's character traits of indecisiveness, incompetence, and apathy impact the story by causing delays, making mistakes, and showing disinterest in others.

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What does the yellow star on the characters' clothing symbolize?

• Indicates the character's rank in society.

• Represents the character's favorite color.

• Symbolizes the Jewish people during the Holocaust.

• Symbolizes peace and unity among different cultures.

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Why do you think the author chose to include the flashback scenes with Gitl and Fayge?

• To increase the length of the book without adding value to the plot.

• To provide background information on the characters and enhance the narrative.

• To confuse the readers and make the story harder to follow.

• To introduce irrelevant characters and subplots.

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How does the author use the character of Shmuel to convey a message about survival?

• The author uses Shmuel to convey the message that survival is solely dependent on luck

• The author uses Shmuel to convey the message that survival is achieved through isolation

• The author uses Shmuel to convey the message that survival is about material possessions

• The author uses Shmuel to convey the message that survival is not just about physical endurance but also about emotional connections and moral choices.

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What do the dreams and visions Hannah experiences reveal about her character?

• Hannah's dreams and visions reveal her unchanging and stagnant character.

• Hannah's dreams and visions reveal her lack of depth and complexity as a character.

• Hannah's dreams and visions reveal her superficial and one-dimensional character.

• Hannah's dreams and visions reveal her innermost thoughts and feelings, showcasing her complex and multifaceted character.

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How does the author create tension in the scene where the characters are separated?

• Through short, fragmented sentences, vivid descriptions, and unresolved conflicts.

• By introducing a comedic relief character

• Through cheerful and lighthearted dialogue

• By using long, detailed monologues

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What role does the character of Rivka play in Hannah's development?

• Rivka is a villain who hinders Hannah's development

• Rivka plays the role of a mentor and supportive figure in Hannah's development.

• Rivka is a background character with no impact on Hannah's development

• Rivka is a distant relative of Hannah

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