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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. In "Silence," where does Clara go?

2. In "Time," how long are the workers supposed to get for lunch?

3. What is the fare to Coney Island?

4. In "Peddling," what does Clara feel like she is?

5. in "Tense," what verb does Clara conjugate?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Smear," what is it like on the picket line?

2. What decision does Papa make in "Tradition"?

3. In "Fire," what is the shop like that Clara works in?

4. What happens to a young girl in "Lull"?

5. What is Purim and who is Esther?

6. What decision does Clara come to in "Wrestle" and why?

7. How does Nathan appear when he finally comes home?

8. How does Clara describe the New Year's celebration in 1908?

9. In "Brave," what does Clara tell her father when she comes home?

10. How much work can be done by hand and by a machine, and how does that affect the demands of the boss?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clara picketed factories where she worked. Why did Clara picket factories where she worked? Why were strikes necessary to achieve Clara’s goals?

Essay Topic 2

Clara’s father had strong views of a woman’s place in society. What did Clara’s father believe was Clara’s place in society? What is revealed about gender roles through Clara’s experiences in the book?

Essay Topic 3

The Lemlichs left Russia for America. Why did the Lemlichs leave Russia? What did antisemitism have to do with their departure?

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