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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fear that David had when he was younger returns in Book IV?

2. Where does Leo often go to play?

3. Who does Leo tell David killed Jesus?

4. What lie does David tell the rabbis about his mother?

5. Who urges David to run outside until Albert's anger subsides?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Religion and spirituality play a big role in Call It Sleep. How do David's family's religious beliefs affect him? Do you think David believes as his parents do, or does he seem to be finding his own way? What role does Christianity play in the book? How do the Christian characters affect David's life?

Essay Topic 2

Why does David tell such an elaborate lie about his parents to the rabbis? What does his lie reveal about him?

Essay Topic 3

David experiences a great deal of fear in his life. What are some of his fears? How do his fears affect him? Is he able to overcome those fears? If so, how?

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