The Endless Steppe

1. Who is the author of The Endless Steppe?

• Lois Lowry

• Esther Hautzig

• J.K. Rowling

• Laura Ingalls Wilder

What event causes Esther’s family to be deported from Poland?

• They are sent to prison.

• They are accused of spying.

• The Nazi invasion of Poland.

• They lose their home to a fire.

here is Esther’s family deported to?

• Siberia

• Alaska

• Mongolia

• Germany

What mode of transportation does Esther’s family use to travel to their place of exile?

• ship

• train

• bus

• airplane

What kind of work is Esther’s father forced to do in Siberia?

• Soldier

• Miner

• Farmer

• Factory Worker

How old is Esther when her family is taken to Siberia?

• 7

• 10

• 12

• 15

What is the main theme of The Endless Steppe?

• Revenge

• Survival and resilience

• Adventure and exploration

• Justice and law

What season is the harshest for Esther and her family in Siberia?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

What does Esther’s grandmother teach her to do to help their family survive?

• Sew and knit

• Cook

• Farm

• Trade goods

Why do Esther’s parents struggle so much in exile?

• They are unable to find work.

• They miss their homeland.

• They lack survival skills.

• They do not speak Russian.