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

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion is Leo?

2. During cheder, who insists that David tell what is bothering him?

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

4. Who does David tell the rabbis is truly his aunt?

5. How does David feel about the roof of his apartment building?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

The author never answers the question of whether or not David is truly Albert's son. Do you think Albert is David's biological father? Provide evidence from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What does the picture Genya purchases mean to her? What does it remind her of? Why does it make her happy? Does the title of this section of the book, "The Picture," refer only to the picture Genya purchases? Why or why not?

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