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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 happens to Albert that causes him to leave work before he can lash out at Luter?
2. In Book I, where does Albert complain that he is being treated badly?
3. What does Bertha look like when she arrives in America?
4. What languages do Genya and Bertha talk in that David can understand?
5. Who babysits David while his parents go out in Book I?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does David's family move to the Lower East Side?
2. While outside, David finds a metal milk dipper. What does he hope to do with it?
3. What does David find on the roof of his own building after listening to the boys' story of the canary chase?
4. What does Genya tell David she thinks God is like?
5. In Book III, what mesmerizes David as he returns to the docks?
6. What is Albert's reaction when he learns what has happened to David at the rails?
7. In Book I, why has Albert been fired from his job?
8. What does Leo tell David he must get if he wants to travel to Leo's old neighborhood?
9. Why does Bertha have some misgivings about marrying Nathan?
10. What happens to Albert before he has a chance to lash out at Luter at their workplace?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why is the setting of Call It Sleep important? What is New York like at the time? How does the physical and historical setting affect David?
Essay Topic 2
Light is a major theme throughout the book. Describe how the author uses light in the story. What does it mean? Does it mean different things in different situations? Why does the author choose to use light in this manner?
Essay Topic 3
Although they grew up in different times and places, Albert and David have distinct similarities in their childhoods. Compare and contrast their childhood situations. How have Albert's childhood experiences influenced David's childhood experiences?
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