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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 evening does Anna meet Stuart for her first swimming lesson?

2. What color flowers are on the handkerchief that Anna lends Gussie in "Gussie" after they see Gussie's father?

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

4. How much money does Joseph know that Hirsch's organization has raised in the past year to help people like Inez and Paul in "Joseph"?

5. In "Anna," how long has Anna's father been out of work?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Anna talks to Stuart about marriage?

3. Where do Gussie and Anna see her ftaher when they go to the Pier in "Gussie"?

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

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

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

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

8. Where do Stuart and Joseph drive to in "Joseph" and why?

9. How does Isaac try to talk to Stuart about investing in Florida land, and how does Stuart react?

10. What does Stuart's father have delivered to his lodging?

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

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How does the author use idioms in the book? Why are the idioms sometimes difficult to understand? Why do the idioms often require research to understand their meaning? Why are idioms especially difficult for Anna to understand?

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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