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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. In "Esther," what does Esther plan to add to Gussie's oatmeal?

2. How much money are the Nazis allowing Jews to take with them if they emigrate?

3. When Fannie and Isaac were courting and Joseph allowed them to stroll the Boardwalk, what time did Fannie have to be home?

4. Who took Gussie to see her brother when he was in an incubator?

5. In "Anna," at what restaurant does Anna meet Joseph and Mr. Hirsch?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Gussie," what does Gussie think when she presses her ear to the bathroom door where her grandmother is taking a bath?

2. What bathing suit does Anna borrow that was Florence's, and why does she borrow a suit?

3. Why does Gussie come to see Stuart in "Stuart"?

4. Why does Fannie get upset after finding a note written by Bette in "Fannie"?

5. What does Isaac want to do after the baby is born?

6. What news does Anna receive in a letter from her mother in "Anna"?

7. In "Fannie," what does Fannie think of Isacc's visits to the hospital?

8. Why does Anna cry after receiving a letter from her mother telling her that they can only take 200 Reichsmarks with them if they emigrate?

9. How does Burgess, Florence's coach, respond when Stuart contact him about Florence's death, and why is Stuart surprised at his response?

10. What does Stuart tell Anna about his feelings about Florence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Isaac and Fannie have been married for eight years. Do Isaac or Fannie seem content in their marriage? What type of relationship do they have?

Essay Topic 2

Esther decides not to tell Fannie that Florence has died. Why is Esther worried for Fannie to know? Why does Esther decide not to tell Fannie that Florence has died?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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