The Color of Water Test

What does "Kosher" refer to?

• A type of Jewish clothing

• A Jewish holiday

• Food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws

• A Jewish prayer

What is Polio?

• A bacterial infection

• A viral disease that can cause paralysis and muscle weakness

• A genetic disorder

• A type of cancer

What does Symbolism involve?

• The literal meaning of words

• The use of objects or ideas to represent something else, often abstract concepts

• The historical context of a story

• The grammatical structure of a sentence

What is Narrative Voice?

• The dialogue between characters

• The perspective from which a story is told

• The setting of a story

• The plot of a story

What is a Memoir?

• A fictional story

• A non-fiction account of the author's personal experiences

• A scientific report

• A historical document

What does Chronology refer to?

• The theme of a story

• The arrangement of events in the order in which they occurred

• The climax of a story

• The resolution of a story

What is a Theme in literature?

• The main character

• The setting of a story

• A central idea or message explored in a literary work

• The author's biography

What significant life event led Ruth to become "dead" to her family, as described in Chapter 1?

• Her decision to move to another country

• Her marriage to a non-Jewish man

• Her choice to pursue higher education

• Her conversion to another religion

Why does James's mother ride her bicycle through their neighborhood, and what does the bicycle symbolize?

• For exercise; it symbolizes health

• To visit friends; it symbolizes community

• To escape reality; it symbolizes freedom

• To run errands; it symbolizes responsibility

What question does James ask his mother in kindergarten, and how does she respond? What does this interaction reveal about their relationship?

• He asks about his lunch, and she laughs it off, showing a playful bond.

• He asks why the sky is blue, and she gives a scientific explanation, showing her educational focus.

• He asks about his skin color, and she responds with love and honesty, showing a deep connection.

• He asks about his favorite toy, and she promises to buy it, showing a materialistic relationship.