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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. Who is Zaretzky?
2. How old is Zalmon?
3. What instrument does Mashah's first true love play?
4. Why does Reb refuse to become a Rabbi?
5. What is the name of Morris Lipkin's collection of poems?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Mother fretting over money at the beginning of the story?
2. What happens when Morris shows up to try to talk to Reb about his feelings for Fania?
3. What happens to Sara when she cleans her apartment in Chapter 10?
4. Why does Moe Mirsky continuously exchange Mashah's diamonds for different ones?
5. Why does Berel Bernstein decide to not marry Bessie?
6. What does Reb find in the store after he, Sara, and Shenah have gotten the chance to go through the stock?
7. How does Mashah's behavior change when she falls in love with her young man?
8. What does Sara's first apartment look like?
9. How does Bessie react to the news that Berel Bernstein will not marry her?
10. How does Reb react when he finds out how Morris Lipkin makes his living?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hugo Seelig is different from many of the men Sara meets in Bread Givers. He is intelligent, understanding, and kind. He also values Sara's education and profession when others do not. Write an essay explaining the things that make Hugo Seelig so special. Why is Sara so drawn to him when she meets him? How does he help her out? How is he different from other males in the story? In what way does being a principal strengthen his character and give him values other characters lack? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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