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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 does Feive threaten to do to Gospodin?

2. Why does Rouvke reject the matchmaker's offer to negotiate the marriage between Rouvke and Hanele?

3. What language does Jake disapprove of Getl speaking?

4. How does Mr. Bernstein describe America?

5. In "A Providential Match," who comes up with the nickname "Arbel"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Fanny and Mamie have a conflict with each other?

2. How does Jake finally decide to bring his wife and son to the United States?

3. What does Jake think about as he goes to the Mayor's to marry Mamie?

4. Why is Flora disappointed at the end of "The Imported Bridegroom"?

5. What does Hanele tell Rouvke about her trip to the United States?

6. Why does Mamie want Jake to go to Philadelphia?

7. What is Flora's father's first impression of Pravly when he returns there in Chapter Three of "The Imported Bridegroom"?

8. How does Fieve help Rouvke negotiate a marriage with Hanele?

9. How does Rouvke feel about American women?

10. How does Rouvke feel about Peretz's financial issues?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore three symbols used in this collection. Define symbolism and discuss how it is used within this story. Compare and contrast how the symbols function in their own stories and include their purpose.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the collection. How do these stories work together? What message does the author deliver when you consider the book in its entirety?

Essay Topic 3

How is pride a theme examined in this collection? What message is presented about pride? Cite the text to support your theory about pride.

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