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

Short Answer Questions

1. As David returns home from Bertha's, who is he told is looking for him?

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

3. Where is David moved to immediately after he is electrocuted?

4. Where does Leo's mother work?

5. What does Leo bribe David with to introduce him to his step cousins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Why does David have a feeling of triumph at the end of the book when Albert is clearly upset by his son's near death? Why does he seem to believe he has achieved a victory?

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