Grisha's Journey and Family Heritage

Rachel and her cousin Grisha live in a Jewish community in Russia. Grisha, an orphan, cherishes his coat made by his late mother. As Cossacks threaten their town, the family decides to immigrate to America. During the Ellis Island inspection, Grisha's coat almost causes him to be sent back, but Rachel's quick thinking saves him. The coat becomes a family heirloom, symbolizing love and their journey.

What type of work did the Jewish people in the shtetl typically engage in?

• Banking and finance

• Farming and fishing

• Teaching and medicine

• Cobbling and blacksmithing

What was Rachel's favorite pastime?

• Singing

• Dancing

• Telling stories

• Cooking

Why did Grisha come to live with Rachel's family?

• He wanted to learn a new trade

• He was orphaned

• He was visiting for the summer

• He was sent by his parents

What did Rachel and Grisha do to comfort themselves during difficult times?

• Played music

• Played a storytelling game

• Cooked meals

• Went for walks

What news caused chaos in the marketplace?

• A new law was passed

• The Cossacks were coming

• A festival was announced

• A famous person was visiting

What was the family's plan to ensure safety?

• Travel to America

• Seek help from neighbors

• Hide in the synagogue

• Move to a nearby town

What was the family's main concern about the journey to America?

• The cost of the journey

• The weather conditions

• The length of the journey

• The inspection at Ellis Island

Why was Grisha's coat significant during the inspection?

• It was a gift from his father

• It was very expensive

• It was lined with his mother's wool

• It was a family heirloom

How did Rachel help Grisha pass the inspection?

• She found a translator

• She bribed the inspector

• She hid the chalk mark on his coat

• She spoke to the inspector

What does Grisha's coat symbolize in the family's story?

• Love and family heritage

• Adventure and exploration

• Wealth and prosperity

• Tradition and culture