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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 "Joseph," how much money does Joseph put in an account for Paul and Inez Epstein?

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

3. In "Joseph," how long has it been since Stuart has been to Highlands Beach?

4. In "Fannie," how often do the nurses take Fannie's blood pressure?

5. How much money did Anna's parents give her when she went to the United States?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Anna," who does Anna have brekafast with and why?

2. Why does Vic Barnes decline to invest in Florida land?

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

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

5. In "Esther," what does Gussie bring her mother when she visits her in the hospital?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Fannie and Florence argued the last time they were together. Why did the women argue? What is revealed about their relationship through their argument? How would you describe their relationship?

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