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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 "Stuart," what is painted on the rock that Gussie gives Stuart?

2. What ship had Florence planned to take to Europe?

3. What is Gussie doing when Fannie calls to speak to Florence in "Fannie"?

4. Where is the letter from that Stuart hands Joseph in "Joseph"?

5. How long has Florence been gone when Anna has lunch with 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. Why does Gussie come to see Stuart in "Stuart"?

3. How does Esther answer Gussie's questions about what happens to people when they die?

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

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

6. How does Isaac remember meeting Fannie and their courtship?

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

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

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

10. How would marriage to an American citizen make it easier for Anna to get her parents out of Germany?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Allusions are figures of speech used when an author mentions a person, place, or thing, but does not provide background information about the person, place, or thing. What are some allusions that the author uses in the book? Is research required to understand the allusions the author makes? Does the use of allusions make understanding what is happening difficult?

Essay Topic 2

Characters struggle with their day-to-day lives after Florence’s death. Why do characters struggle with their day-to-day lives after Florence’s death? How do they go on with life and find new beginnings? Does Fannie's baby help them find new beginnings?

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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