Question Set 25- Sledge

Last updated almost 5 years ago

3 questions

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.

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Question Set 25- Sledge

Last updated almost 5 years ago

3 questions

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

Question 1

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

to show Anna that he was poor but thoughtful

to show Anna that he wanted to marry her

because she did not have a handkerchief of her own

because he knew she liked unusual gifts

Question 2

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...

an interesting life

plenty of food

a life free of hardship

great friendships

Question 3

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

Her mother and friends made Anna a special quilt to remember her home.

Anna threaded the needles for the ladies who were making the quilt.

The men and women celebrated separately after Anna and Sasha got married.

The men and women celebrated separately after Anna and Sasha got married.

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

Question 1

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

to show Anna that he was poor but thoughtful

to show Anna that he wanted to marry her

because she did not have a handkerchief of her own

because he knew she liked unusual gifts

Question 2

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...

an interesting life

plenty of food

a life free of hardship

great friendships

Question 3

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

Her mother and friends made Anna a special quilt to remember her home.

Anna threaded the needles for the ladies who were making the quilt.

The men and women celebrated separately after Anna and Sasha got married.

The men and women celebrated separately after Anna and Sasha got married.