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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. How do Sara's college classmates treat her when she first begins to attend college?

2. Who dies in Chapter 28?

3. What street does Mr. Edman live on?

4. On what day does Max Goldstein show up at Sara's apartment?

5. What does Reb start wearing on a normal basis in Chapter 29?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Fania insist that Sara will become an old maid?

2. Describe Sara's trip to the department store on Fifth Avenue.

3. Why does Reb treat Sara so harshly after he finds out about her refusal to marry Max Goldstein?

4. Why does Sara choose to move closer to Mr. Edman during her college years?

5. How is Sara treated differently than the man behind her when she is getting beef stew at the cafeteria?

6. What items does Shenah bring Sara when she vists her at her apartment in Chapter 11?

7. Why does Sara see her graduation day from college as being bittersweet?

8. What does Max Goldstein look like?

9. Describe the apartment Sara moves into after college.

10. Why does Reb choose to marry Mrs. Feinstein?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sara struggles for acceptance by those around her all throughout the story. Her family does not understand her ambitions and neither do some of her peers at work and school. Write an essay explaining the efforts Sara makes to gain acceptance from those around her. What are some of the things she tries to do to blend in with those around her? What events does she attend in an attempt to feel akin to those around her? Be sure the provide examples to support your writing.

Essay Topic 2

Happiness the something rarely experienced by the characters in Bread Givers. Often times, the world is harsh and there is little cause for celebration. Write an essay exploring the reasons behind the lack of happiness and satisfaction in the character's lives. What are the most major reasons for a lack of happiness in Sara's life? What about Reb and Shenah's life? What about the marriages Bessie, Fania, and Mashah have make them unhappy? Why? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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