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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Fannie make herself after her dates with Isaac?

2. What does Gussie pretend to be when Isaac takes her to Alliance in "Isaac"?

3. When did Joseph meet Esther?

4. How long does Gussie remember that it took her to write a note to Florence that she left in the entryway of her grandparents' apartment?

5. What time do visiting hours start at the hospital where Fannie is staying?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Joseph rent a beach chair for a week in "Joseph"?

2. What do Anna and Stuart do to get Gussie not to tell anyone about Florence's death?

3. Three days after Florence dies, who does Joseph realize need to know that she is gone?

4. Where did Isaac go and what did he do when he left Alliance?

5. Why did Fannie and Florence argue the last time Florence visited Fannie in the hospital?

6. How is Joseph's bread factory laid out?

7. What note did Gussie leave for her aunt Florence?

8. Why does Isaac feel guilty about Hyram's early birth and death?

9. Who is Anna?

10. How did Stuart suggest that Florence spend the summer of 1933?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses historical details in the novel. How does the author use historical details in the book? How do the details that the author uses in the book about World War II and the 1930s imitate events from real life?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

A graveside service for family members is held for Florence. What Jewish burial rites are followed for Florence? Do the burial rites bring the family comfort?

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