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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 Clara pick up as she walks at the end of "Words"?

2. What are the names of the people who share the mattress next to Clara's on the ship to the U.S.?

3. In "Sunlight," how long was there light between the building where Clara lived and the building behind it?

4. In "Yarid," from where do the canned goods come from that Mama barters for?

5. What food do Benjamin and Nathan bring home to eat in "Preparation"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened when Clara's family entered Germany on their journey to the U.S.?

2. In "Sons," what did Clara wonder about her father?

3. Why do Clara and her brothers have to hide in the woods?

4. In "Strangers," what did Clara believe that the sea would smell like, and what did it smell like?

5. How does Clara describe herself?

6. Why was Clara jealous in "Look Away"?

7. What happens during the pogrom?

8. How did Clara learn to read and write Yiddish?

9. What could Clara see when the ship came into the harbor in New York?

10. What is the difference between what boys and girls learn in Clara's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clara meets Joe at a labor meeting. How does a relationship develop between Clara and Joe? How does the relationship help Clara?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? Does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

The setting or settings in a book are where the action takes place. Do the settings in the book serve as a backdrop to characters or do they almost take on the role of a character? How do the settings evoke feelings or set the tone in the book?

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