Neighbor Rosicky Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Neighbor Rosicky Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rosicky's first name?

2. What is the kolache stuffed with that Mrs. Rosicky takes out of the oven?

3. What city did Rosicky think was the finest, richest, and friendliest city in the world?

4. Where did Loeffler buy wood from?

5. How many countries has Rosicky lived in?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Rosicky end up in New York?

2. When the doctor picks ups his stethoscope, why does he frown?

3. Why doesn't Rosicky agree to go with Rudolph to the movies when Polly suggests it to him?

4. Rosicky tells Mary he can do some carpenter work during the winter. What does he tell Mary he will work on?

5. Why didn't Mary want to sell more cream when the creamery agent tried to persuade them otherwise?

6. What were Rosicky's Saturday nights like in New York?

7. What did Anton Rosicky do when he found out his cousin had moved to America?

8. Describe Rosicky and Zichec's life in the loft.

9. Why does Rosicky tell Polly not to telephone his "place"?

10. What did the Methodist preacher encounter when he came to the Rosicky home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rosicky enjoyed a good life while in New York. What do you think finally pushed him to the point that he wanted more from life? Why was his life not as fulfilling as some people might have thought? Do you think Rudolph would have been happy with the life that Rosicky led in New York? Do you think Polly would have enjoyed a life with Rudolph better in the city? Why or why not? Do you think Polly will become accustomed to living in the country? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Rosicky was young and living in New York he enjoyed the nightlife on the weekends and worked during the week. Later, Rosicky has a family and land of his own and his lifestyle is much different than it was in his youth. Compare and contrast Anton Rosicky's different lifestyles that he has had during his lifetime. Between his youth in London, his young adulthood in New York, and his later years on the farm what things helped mold Rosicky? Which lifestyle was the most satisfying for Rosicky? Why?

Essay Topic 3

In the story, "Neighbor Rosicky", Anton Rosicky is considered to be a city boy whereas Mary Rosicky is described as a country girl. Compare and contrast these two characters. Do they make a good couple? How do their personalities differ and is this beneficial to their relationship? Why or why not? How is Anton strong for Mary? How is Mary strong for Anton? Would you consider their relationship equal? Why or why not?

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