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Work with your partner.

What’s in a name?

1.       Why did Ruth change her name?  Why were the names of slaves changed? Why do people give adopted children their name instead of having them keep their biological last name?

Analyzing circumstance and making a guess in order to understand.

2.       Ruth said, “She’s one person in this world I didn’t do right by…” She was speaking about her mom. Why did she say that?

Symbolism

3.       Tateh “…was a fox.”  This is a metaphor.  What does a fox symbolize?  He was also “as tough as a rock.” This is a simile. Why is he compared to a rock?

Polio

4.       How did polio affect Hudis?

Humor

5.       How does Ruth display humor in the first chapter?

Interracial Marriage

6.       Why do families reject interracial marriages?