Rifka's Journey: Themes and Relationships

The video tutorial discusses a passage from a story about Rifka, a girl at Ellis Island. It highlights key terms like 'foreboding' and 'ward' and explains their meanings. Rifka's experiences at Ellis Island, her interactions with Nurse Bowen, and her responsibilities in the hospital are detailed. The narrative focuses on Rifka's empathy towards a Russian boy, Ilya, despite her initial resentment, symbolizing broader themes of discrimination and understanding.

What is the purpose of highlighting the passage in green?

• To mark a section for deletion

• To highlight a historical event

• To indicate a grammatical error

• To emphasize the importance of Rifka's expression

What does the word 'morose' refer to in the context?

• A place in the story

• A type of food

• A shortened version of tomorrow's

• A feeling of happiness

How is the word 'foreboding' used in the passage?

• To indicate a sense of impending doom

• To refer to a type of clothing

• To name a character

• To describe a joyful event

What does the word 'ward' mean in this context?

• A type of plant

• A type of weapon

• A section of a hospital

• To protect someone

What is the significance of Pushkin's quote in Rifka's story?

• It describes Rifka's desire to live and endure

• It predicts the end of the story

• It introduces a new character

• It is unrelated to the story

How does Rifka feel about her initial days at Ellis Island?

• She is indifferent

• She is growing accustomed to it

• She finds it unbearable

• She wants to leave immediately

What choice was Rifka given upon her arrival at the hospital?

• To sleep in a bed with another woman or by herself in a crib

• To select her nurse

• To leave the hospital

• To choose her meals

Who is Nurse Bowen in Rifka's story?

• A nurse who takes an interest in Rifka

• A doctor at the hospital

• A fellow patient

• Rifka's relative

What does Rifka do when she visits Nurse Bowen's apartment?

• She cleans and eats candy

• She studies English

• She writes letters

• She meets other patients

How does Rifka help with the Polish baby?

• By finding her a new family

• By feeding her

• By teaching her English

• By singing lullabies and telling stories