Characters
This character's father massacred the Jewish village
Vera
What did the Baron say the Jewish people did to warrant the massacre
they insulted the hosts
Who are the intellectuals that hate the Baron
communists
Why is David so sad after his performance?
He is still sad about the breakup with Vera
What holiday was being celebrated during the massacre?
Easter
This character survived the massacre by being left for dead after being shot in the shoulder
David
What does the Baron compare the Russian's mistreatment of Jewish people to?
American's mistreatment of African-Americans
Where was David's family from before Russia AND before Poland (not Portland)
Spain
How has Kathleen's attitude towards Jewish customs changed?
She is much more knowledgeable and accommodating
All the Jewish ones quit and left with him except the Christian
This character prefers Europe to America
Davenport
Why is the Baron considering letting Vera marry David?
He wants his daughter back in his life
Why does David "fall out of love" with Vera
He cannot separate her from her father
Because he is all about the newness of America but cannot let go of his past
This character shot David and killed his family
The Baron
How does Vera offend the Tsar
she gave his leftovers to a servant
How does the Baron justify the mistreatment of Jews? Not just the massacre in David's village
They are not the first ones to do it, all of history has
What symbolic gesture does Vera give David to atone for her father's crimes
three kisses of peace on easter
What is the village that David lived in Russia?
Knishieff
This character gives David permission to play on the Sabbath
Frau
What problems does the Baron blame the Jewish people for?
communism, loans, monopolizing industries, all the best jobs, academia, etc.
What did the Jewish people refuse to do during the procession
kneel
What reason was David given that he could continue to play music on the sabbath
if God allowed it to go on this long, it must be okay
What is ironic about David being called Shylock?
David is not greedy like Shylock was