Letters to Rifka

Who is Rifka writing to and where are they?

• Bubbe Ruth in Poland

• Cousin Tovah in Poland

• Cousin Tovah in Russia

• Bubbe Ruth in Russia

Where is Rifka writing her letters?

• on blank paper from her ruksack

• in the pages of her Pushkin book

• on the walls of the railcar

• in a blank journal she brough with her

Where is Rifka sent to heal?

• Antwerp, Belgium

• Paris, France

• Cairo, Egypt

• London, England

Why did Rifka's family have to leave their home?

• Nathan left the military and would be killed if he was found. 

• Saul stole from one of the guards. 

• Rifka's family wanted to vacation in the U.S. 

• Rifka did not want to join the military. 

Where are Rifka and her family at the beginning of the story. 

• Outside of a boxcar waiting to leave for the U.S. 

• Evacuating their home

• At home

• In the U.S. 

What did Nathan ask Rifka to do at the beginning of the story?

• Distract the guards.

• Hide behind a haystack. 

• Run home to grab some food.

• Stay in Russia so he could go to the U.S. 

What is the primary theme of 'Letters to Rifka'?

• A) Adventure

• B) Immigration

• C) Friendship

• D) Mystery

Who is the author of 'Letters to Rifka'?

• A) Karen Hesse

• B) Patricia Polacco

• C) Lois Lowry

• D) Kathryn Lasky

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Letters to Rifka'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Epistolary

• D) Allegory

In 'Letters to Rifka', what is Rifka's main challenge during her journey?

• A) Learning a new language

• B) Overcoming illness

• C) Finding a job

• D) Making friends