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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 is the name of Sara's older sister who only concerns herself with fashion and beauty?
2. How many children does Zalmon have?
3. Who is Zaretzky?
4. How many children does Mashah have?
5. How old is Sara in Chapter 8?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Sara have trouble finding an apartment after running away from home?
2. Why does Bessie quietly agree to marry Zalmon despite the fact that she is repulsed by him?
3. What excuse does Bessie use in her defense when her mother comes into the house and sees the changes she makes?
4. Why do men follow Mashah around with "melting looks?"
5. Why is Mother fretting over money at the beginning of the story?
6. Why does Sara think herself in love with Morris Lipkin after he and Fania are no longer together?
7. How does Reb react when he finds out how Morris Lipkin makes his living?
8. Who is Muhmenkeh?
9. Why does Berel Bernstein decide to not marry Bessie?
10. What are in the three packages Bessie brings home after work to dress up the house with?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Reb is a character who dedicates most of his time to worship. He is a man of God who prioritizes reading, learning, and preaching over most anything else in life. Write an essay explaining how Reb's lifestyle often alienates those around him. Why do the members of his family feel that they are always living in his shadow? Which of the family members refuses to listen and obey Reb's preaching? Which of the family members often challenge the things he says? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Money is something many characters concern themselves with in Bread Givers. While some characters are rich, others are very poor. Reb tries his best to marry his daughters to men who make money. Sara works hard to support herself through night school and college with what little money she has. Write an essay detailing why money is so important in Bread Givers. What does money symbolize? Which characters have money and which do not? Does money buy happiness? Why or why not? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.
Essay Topic 3
In Bread Givers, women are often portrayed as fragile, weak, or unintelligent. Shenah is a loving woman who tries her best but is often overshadowed by the authority of her husband. On multiple occasions, Reb mentions how women are simple or not as good as men. Write an essay explaining why women are perceived as being weak in the context of the story. Which male characters talk down to female characters in the story? How do the attitudes of some of the characters cripple what little courage some of the female characters posses? How is religion used to convey the idea that women are somehow weaker than men? Use examples from the book to support your writing.
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