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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. How long has Florence been gone when Anna has lunch with Joseph and Mr. Hirsch?

2. Where did Trudy Ederles and her sisters learn to swim?

3. In "Stuart," what is the name of Stuart's landlady?

4. What is the name of the woman featured in the book Anna reads Fannie in "Anna"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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