Setting
Where does the story begin?
Russia
The Russian government discriminated against Jewish people.
Character VS Society
What caused Rifka and her family to escape Russia?
Russia discriminated against Jewish people.
_________ is a skin infection that can be treated with medicine.
a. sore
b. thief
c. aid
d. discover
e. Ringworm
Ringworm
Who is Rifka writing her letters to?
Tovah
Where does Rifka get sick with Typhus?
Motziv, Poland
The guard screams at Rifka.
Character VS Character
What was the effect of Rifka being sprayed with chemicals by the doctors?
Rifka got sick.
The _______ stole my wallet while I wasn’t looking.
a. sore
b. thief
c. aid
d. discover
e. Ringworm
Thief
What is the name of the agency that helps Rifka get to America?
HIAS
Where does Rifka's family go to get on a boat to America?
Warsaw, Poland
Rifka cannot enter America with Ringworm.
Character VS Nature
What was the effect of Mama, Papa, and Nathan going to the hospital with typhus?
Saul had to take care of Rifka.
Ringworm can leave a ______ on your body.
a. sore
b. thief
c. aid
d. discover
e. Ringworm
sore
Who helps Rifka's family escape Russia?
Uncle Avrum
Where must Rifka go to receive treatment for ringworm?
Belgium
Rifka feels insecure / embarrassed by her hair.
Character VS Self
What was the result of Rifka helping the girl on the train?
Rifka caught ringworm from the girl.
I hope to ______ new places on my summer vacation.
a. sore
b. thief
c. aid
d. discover
e. Ringworm
Discover
How can Rifka be described?
Brave, Kind, Friendly, etc.
How does the setting change from Chapters 1-9?
Russia
Motziv, Poland
Warsaw, Poland
Belgium
When Rifka is distracting the guards she is faced with 2 types of conflict--
When she is afraid she cannot do her job=
When she is distracting the guards and telling them a story =
Character VS Self
Character VS Character
What was the effect of Rifka getting ringworm?
She was unable to go to America.
If you fall, someone might come to your _____ and help you up.
a. sore
b. thief
c. aid
d. discover
e. Ringworm
aid
How can you describe Tovah and Rifka's relationship?