The afikoman is broken off by the leader and hidden until the end of the meal when, traditionally, the children hunt for it. When they find it, the leader asks for it back, and the children bargain for a "ransom" (usually a small treat or gift) before they will return it. In some homes the roles are reversed and the children hide the afikoman, with the adults (unsuccessfully) searching for it, and the children revealing its location in return for the ransom. The purpose of this is to keep the children involved, awake and curious throughout the evening. In many Sephardic homes, instead of hiding the afikoman, it is tied on the shoulder of a child, who leaves the room and then knocks on the door. He is asked: "Who are you?" to which he responds: "Israel." "Where have you come from?" "From Eg