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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rosicky complains that though he is getting to be an old man he's not what yet?
(a) An old cow.
(b) An old woman.
(c) An old dog.
(d) Dead.

2. What is behind Mr. Rosicky's house?
(a) A horse pasture.
(b) A graveyard.
(c) An orchard.
(d) A pond.

3. What does Mr. Rosicky's back look like?
(a) A curved stone.
(b) A shell on an old turtle.
(c) A straight wooden plank.
(d) A cat's arched back.

4. How did Rosicky learn English?
(a) From a kindly neigbor.
(b) From plays and poetry.
(c) From the newspaper.
(d) At night school.

5. Why did the loft where Rosicky lived smell good?
(a) Because of the lilac bushes in the front of the factory.
(b) Because of the leather that was drying next door.
(c) Because of the fine lumber put up there to season.
(d) Because of the sea breeze.

6. What is the kolache stuffed with that Mrs. Rosicky takes out of the oven?
(a) Raspberries.
(b) Apricots.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Strawberries.

7. What color is the grass that the graveyard is overgrown with?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Brown.

8. What is the name of Rosicky's oldest son's wife?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Polly.
(c) Mary.
(d) Molly.

9. In the beginning of "Neighbor Rosicky", to whom is Rosicky talking
(a) Dr. Burleigh.
(b) The butcher.
(c) His wife.
(d) Rudolph.

10. How many years did Rosicky spend in London?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

11. What is in the soil on Mr. Rosicky's farm?
(a) Clay.
(b) Large stones.
(c) Earthworms.
(d) Bones.

12. Where was the young Rosicky when he found out what was "the matter with him"?
(a) Park Place.
(b) At home in the loft.
(c) At the opera.
(d) At work.

13. Mr. Rosicky's mustache is what?
(a) Soft and short.
(b) Long and rough.
(c) Rough and short.
(d) Soft and long.

14. What was Rosicky's desire?
(a) To ride horses.
(b) To stay in the city.
(c) To sing in the opera.
(d) To return to the country.

15. What carries a dry, cool fragrance that is released into the air?
(a) The snow.
(b) The wheat fields.
(c) The cornfield.
(d) The rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of jacket does Rosicky wear?

2. What does Mr. Rosicky say he is going to build in the boys' room during the winter?

3. What type of cap does Rosicky wear?

4. What would Rosicky and his chum have after the performances?

5. Who said, "You must take us as you find us, Doctor Ed"?

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