Terminology
Characterization
Significant Events
Holocaust Background
Symbolism/ Flashback
100
Jewish temple of worship.
What is a synagogue
100
"He has the greatest smile, he won't need braces" Hannah is quoted describing who
Who is Aaron
100
This person's splendid reading of the Haggadah went smoothly, until his wrong pronunciation of the word "herb".
Who is Aaron
100
Party that was in charge of the German government in the 1930's
What is the Nazi Party
100
After having too much wine, this person's unwanted wine is seen as the largest offering for Elijah.
What is Hannah
200
Ceremonial matzoh, or cracker.
What is an afikoman
200
"He had the bluest eyes she'd ever seen, bluer even than Aaron's" describes who in the novel
Who is Shmuel
200
Hannah draws numbers on her arm to imitate whose tattoo
Who is Grandpa Will
200
Prior to gaining sole control over Germany, Hitler was sentenced to nine months in jail for what action.
What is rallying an attack against the government
200
Hannah realizes that this person is singing the tune Dayenu, a tune she remembers Aunt Eva singing.
Who is Shmuel
300
The persecution or massacre of a group of people which is upheld by the govenment.
What is a pogram
300
"Mouse brown hair" is a direct characterization of which character in the novel.
Who is Hannah
300
The words Auschwitz, Bergen-Belsen, Chelmno, and Dachau appear on television upsetting Grandpa Will, primarily because they are all
What are concentration camps
300
Approximately how many Jews were killed during the Holocaust.
What is 6,000,000
300
How does the significance of Hannah's hebrew name, given to her by Aunt Eva, reappear
What is she is transformed into Chaya
400
A marriage broker; Hint was refered to in chapter four by Shmuel
What is shadcan
400
This person's smell is described as "a combination of face powder and Chanel Number Five."
Who is Hannah's mom
400
Hannah appears at Gitl and Shmuel's home after doing what
What is Opening the Door for Elijah
400
Two laws passed in 1935 outlawing Jews as German citizens and prohibited the marriages of Jews and Germans.
What is the Nuremburg Laws
400
This quote refers to a tradition held during a sedar, representing when Jewish people were required to leave their doors open proving that no blood sacrifices were taking place. Hint: Grandpa will asks Hanna to do it.
What is "Opening the Door for Elijah"
500
Jewish Holy Laws, from which is read especially during ceremonies.
What is the Torah
500
"Malach ha-mavis" Quote shouted by Grandpa Will at the television, which means
What is Angel of Death
500
At what event does Hannah draw the numbers on her arm
What is Aaron's bris
500
One of the first attacks on the Jews in Germany, more than 7,000 Jewish shops were destroyed on this night in November 1938; "Kristallnacht" in Germany.
What is the Night of Broken Glass
500
Goblet that is passed wherin individuals pour wine as a symbol for their _________ to Elijah.
What is offerings
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