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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 bathing suit of Florence's does Anna borrow for swimming lessons with Stuart?

2. In "Esther," what does Esther send Anna and Gussie to buy when she and Gussie return from the hospital?

3. What lessons does Esther say Gussie is taking as an excuse for why she does not visit her mother?

4. In "Joseph," when is Joseph reminded that a lot of men in Atlantic City lost their shirts on Florida land deals?

5. How far does a headland rise above sea level from the Atlantic Highlands?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Esther decide that she has to take Gussie to see her mother, and what worries does Esther have about such a visit in "Esther"?

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

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

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. Why does Esther go to Florence's old room to search, and what does she discover in "Esther"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stuart is a lifeguard, even though he could work for his father who owns a large hotel. Why does Stuart not work for his father? Why does he not want to be involved in his father’s business?

Essay Topic 2

Joseph rents a beach chair and takes it to his office. Why does Joseph rent a beach chair and take it to his office? What does the chair symbolize to Joseph?

Essay Topic 3

Florence dies early in the novel. How do characters deal with their grief and Florence’s death? How do the different characters handle their grief? How does each character have a different way of dealing with grief?

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