The Devil's Arithmetic Chapters 1-3

Front

Why is Aaron nervous about the Seder?

Back

Aaron is nervous because he has to read the four questions from the Haggadah.

Front

Who is Aunt Eva in relation to Grandpa Will?

Back

Aunt Eva is Grandpa Will's sister.

Front

What did Hannah do as a young child that upset her Grandpa Will?

Back

Hannah drew a number on her left arm.

Front

What does Hannah see when she opens the apartment door for Elijah?

Back

Hannah sees outside, a man walking and singing.

Front

True or False: Aunt Eva and Grandpa Will were the only two members from their family to survive the Holocaust.

Back

True.

Front

What is the significance of the Seder in Jewish tradition?

Back

The Seder is a ritual feast that marks the beginning of Passover, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt.

Front

What does the term 'Haggadah' refer to?

Back

The Haggadah is a Jewish text that sets forth the order of the Passover Seder.

Front

What is the meaning of the number Hannah drew on her arm?

Back

The number represents the identification numbers assigned to Holocaust survivors in concentration camps.

Front

Who is Elijah in the context of the Seder?

Back

Elijah is a prophet in Jewish tradition, and his presence is symbolically welcomed during the Seder.

Front

What does the act of opening the door for Elijah symbolize?

Back

Opening the door for Elijah symbolizes the hope for redemption and the coming of the Messiah.