Question Set 25- Sledge

Directions: Read pages 6–14 of The Keeping Quilt, by Patricia Polacco, beginning with “We will make a quilt” and ending with “she would never know hunger.” Then answer each item.

Words to Know:
babushka: A triangle-shaped scarf worn on the head 
Sabbath: A day of rest and worship, from Friday night until Saturday night, for Jews and some Christians
wedding huppa: In a Jewish wedding ceremony, a canopy under which the bride and bridegroom stand; also, chuppah

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According to the passage, why did Great-Grandpa Sasha give Anna a handkerchief with gold, a flower, and salt inside?

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Just as Sasha had given Anna a gift of salt, Anna and Sasha give their new baby Carle a gift of salt “so her life would always have huge flavor.” This means that Anna and Sasha want Carle to have...

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According to the passage, why did Great-Grandpa Sasha give Anna a handkerchief with gold, a flower, and salt inside?

Just as Sasha had given Anna a gift of salt, Anna and Sasha give their new baby Carle a gift of salt “so her life would always have huge flavor.” This means that Anna and Sasha want Carle to have...

Which key detail would be most important to include in a retelling of The Keeping Quilt?