The Devil's Arithmetic Ch 1-4

Front

Who is Hannah named after?

Back

Hannah is named after her Aunt Eva's dead friend.

Front

What does Hannah's mother say Passover is about?

Back

Passover is about remembering.

Front

What name does Gitl call Hannah?

Back

Gitl calls Hannah 'Chaya'.

Front

Who were the only two members from their family to survive the Holocaust?

Back

Aunt Eva and Grandpa Will were the only two members to survive.

Front

Why is Aaron nervous about the Seder?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of Passover in Jewish tradition?

Back

Passover commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

Front

What does the term 'Seder' refer to?

Back

Seder refers to the ceremonial dinner held on the first two nights of Passover.

Front

What is the Haggadah?

Back

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

Front

What does the term 'Holocaust' refer to?

Back

The Holocaust refers to the genocide of six million Jews during World War II.

Front

What is the role of the youngest child during the Seder?

Back

The youngest child traditionally asks the Four Questions.