Devil's Arithmetic Chapters 6/7

Today we began by correcting work for Chapters 4 and 5 in Devil's Arithmetic.  I also collected this work.

Then I gave you time to work on time to work on Chapters 6 and 7.

Devil’s Arithmetic 
Chapter 6

1. Hannah is getting used to living with Gitl.  What is the worst this she has discovered?
2. We know that Gitl and Shmuel live in Krakow, Poland.  What city was Chaya living in before coming to stay with them?  Research this city on Google and find at least 3 facts about it.
3. Look up the Yiddish word, shmatte.  What does it mean?
4. We finally find out Hannah and Chaya’s full names.  What are they?
5. Describe the meeting between Chaya and the girls.  In your description tell why the girls were shocked.

Chapter 7

1. List the stories Chaya tells the girls.
2. Hannah, in her world, is not _____________________ and Chaya, in the dream world, is _________________________.
3. What is the  klezmer?  (Google it if needed)
4. According the Hannah, what does a badchan remind her of?  What does her name Chaya mean?

You will have a test on Chapters 1-7 on Wednesday.  Come prepared to answer questions.  All short essays must be answered COMPLETELY for full credit.

Homework:

Finish Ch. 6 & 7 questions

Looking ahead: you will have a test on chapters 1-7 Wednesday.  This will be the last grade of the marking period, so study your chapter questions well!