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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. How much does Nick spend in the store every morning?

2. Who is Otto Vogel?

3. Who does Frank think about a lot?

4. What does Morris do because of his suspicions?

5. What does Ida hope Karp will do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ida feel about Frank? Is her opinion of him changing?

2. What do Louis and Helen talk about when they go for a ride?

3. What terrible things are revealed about Frank in this chapter?

4. What do you think the relevance of St. Francis is to the story?

5. What happens to Morris at the end of the chapter? How does this event reflect his life?

6. What does Morris do for the young girl? What does this tell you about his character?

7. How is business at the store improving? Why?

8. How does Helen feel about Frank now?

9. What kind of a living does Morris make? What is ruining Morris' business?

10. What does Helen give Frank to prepare him for school? How does Frank react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that critically reviews THE ASSISTANT by Bernard Malamud, in a formal book review style. Be sure to address:

1) Major themes of the novel and how well they are communicated to readers.

2) Your opinion on the writing style used by the author.

3) The universal importance of the book's subject matter.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing your vision of the ideal lifestyle. Be sure to address:

1) What you feel are the most important aspects of a good lifestyle, and what to avoid.

2) How one can attain the ideal lifestyle, and how realistic this lifestyle is.

3) How THE ASSISTANT by Bernard Malamud has influenced your view of the ideal lifestyle.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the importance of education and the state of education in the industrialized world. Issues to consider:

1) Minimum levels of education.

2) Access to education, including cost and geography.

3) The importance of education for the average person.

4) Current trends in education and issues faced by graduates.

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