The Devil's Arithmetic
What did Hannah receive for her birthday? What was her reaction when she took the gift from Gitl?
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Hannah received a scarf from Gitl for her birthday. Her initial reaction is to correct Gitl and tell her that her birthday is in February.
Gitl handed the scarf to Hannah. "To replace the blue ribbons," she said softly.
Hannah shook her head. "My birthday is ... is in the winter. In ... in February." The word sat strangely on her mouth.
The Devil's Arithmetic