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

2. How many people could travel on the ocean liner Florence had planned to take to Europe?

3. What does Stuart's father have delivered to him at his lodging?

4. How many years has Isaac been repaying a loan to Joseph in "Joseph"?

5. How many days was the ocean liner that Florence was to take supposed to take to cross the ocean?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Joseph think and say about Isaac's investment scheme?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Anna’s parents are trapped in Germany. Why are Anna’s parents trapped in Germany? Why are they finding it difficult to be able to come to the U.S.?

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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