Questions and Answers
What significance does Sara find in closing the door to her new room?
She feels that once she is alone, she is on her way to becoming a person.
What does Sara do for a living while studying?
Sara feels satisfied with the amount of food she receives at the cafeteria.
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What promise does Sara make to her mother?
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How does Fania's appearance compare to Bessie's when they visit Sara?
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Bessie is satisfied with her stepchildren.
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What is Sara's main goal in life?
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Study Notes
Chapter 10
- Sara recalls a newspaper story about a girl who pursued education and became a teacher.
- She finds an inexpensive, rundown room to live in and starts working at a laundry, ironing clothes.
- Contemplates her life choices before isolating herself in her new room, recognizing it as a step towards independence.
- Enrolls in night classes, studying English and math among 50 peers.
- Organizes her time into a strict schedule: 10 hours of work, 2 hours of class, and 2 hours of homework.
Chapter 11
- Experiences extreme hunger due to financial struggles, impacting her ability to buy food.
- Accidentally burns a shirt while working, leading to a $3 deduction from her pay.
- Orders stew at a cafeteria, but receives less meat than expected, causing frustration rooted in inequality.
- Struggles with coldness at home while studying, expressing vulnerability in her living conditions.
- Receives a visit from her mother, who brings comfort items, including a feather bed and pickled herring.
- Sara feels guilty for her mother's disappointment in her absence and vows to visit after graduating, emphasizing her determination to avoid "wasting" her youth.
Chapter 12
- Sara feels the weight of loneliness until her sisters Fania and Bessie visit.
- Fania, dressed elegantly, contrasts sharply with Bessie's humble attire, reflecting their disparate life choices.
- Fania invites Sara to California, which Sara declines to focus on her education.
- Notices Fania's weariness and loneliness, revealing the strain of her marriage, particularly her husband's gambling habits.
- Bessie shares her struggles with difficult stepchildren, showcasing her dissatisfaction with her family life.
- Sara perceives Bessie as aging prematurely, deciding against marriage to stay true to her personal goals.
- Fania likens Sara’s dedication to their father and the teachings of the Torah, highlighting the theme of ambition and familial expectations.
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Explore the summaries of chapters 10 to 16 of 'Bread Givers.' This quiz delves into key moments of Sara's journey as she navigates independence through education and employment. Engage with the challenges and triumphs she faces as she begins to carve out her own identity.
