'Letters from Rifka' September 2, 1919

What was the author's initial intention for writing the book?

• To write about her family's migration from Russia to the United States

• To explore the culture of Poland

• To write a fictional story about Russia

• To document the history of the Titanic

Who suggested the author contact Aunt Lucy?

• Her grandfather

• Her cousin

• Her mother

• Her grandmother

What was surprising about Aunt Lucy when the author called her?

• She refused to help

• She had a strong and humorous voice

• She was not at home

• She was very frail

What did Aunt Lucy send back to the author?

• A letter

• A photograph

• A book

• A tape

What did the author feel like while listening to Aunt Lucy's tape?

• A bird in the sky

• A child in a candy store

• A sailor on a ship

• A passenger on a roller coaster

What did Rifka's family use to escape from Russia?

• A car

• A freight train

• A ship

• An airplane

What did Cousin Hannah give to Rifka?

• A hat

• A new dress

• A pair of shoes

• A new shawl

Why did Rifka's family have to hide in different boxcars?

• To keep warm

• To confuse the guards

• To have more space

• To avoid being seen together

What did Rifka keep out of her rucksack?

• Her mother's candlesticks

• Her book of Pushkin

• Her favorite dress

• Her shoes

Why did the guards search the train?

• To find Nathan, a deserter

• To find stolen goods

• To check tickets

• To look for hidden treasure