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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the milk is stolen, what does Albert hit David with?

2. What lie does David tell the rabbis about his father?

3. Who does David meet in Book IV, Chapters 5-6

4. Why do the boys began to chase the bird?

5. Following the event with Leo and his cousin, what does David do during cheder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss David's journey through the book. Does he undergo some changes? If so, what are the changes? What causes the changes?

Essay Topic 3

What reasons for marriage are presented in Call It Sleep? What impression of marriage does this give? Are those reasons for marriage still valid today? In other words, do people still marry for some of those same reasons? Why or why not?

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