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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 exams does Clara pass in "Alight"?

2. In "Wrestle," how long did Clara work in the sweatshop?

3. With a machine, how many stitches can a worker make in a minutes?

4. In "Break," what does Clara's family have to eat for Shabbos?

5. Who is remembered during Purim?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Clara get fired in "Make it Right"?

2. Who is Joe?

3. What happens when Clara and the others strike in "Sting"?

4. In "Look Around You," how are the Lemlichs struggling to survive, and what does Clara think would help the family?

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

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

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

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

9. How will Rosh Hashanah be celebrated on pages 202-203?

10. What choice does Clara struggle with in "Choose"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Clara decides not to pursue her education. Why did Clara decide not to pursue her education? What does her decision reveal about her and the type of person she was?

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