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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose picture is on the wall in Leo's house?

2. In the chapter "The Rail," what is David called on to do during cheder?

3. Where does David find the item he brings Albert to beat him with?

4. Where does David go to try to find a pair of roller skates?

5. After leaving home following the milk route incident, when does David plan to return home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Bertha and Genya. What makes them so different from one another despite their common past? What has happened to Genya that makes her the way she is?

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

Why is this book titled Call It Sleep? What does the title mean?

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