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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 does Dr. Burleigh state that Rosicky has that will provide him comfort?

2. Mr. Rosicky asks Mary not to yell at him like what?

3. What does Dr. Burleigh tell Rosicky he needs to cut out of his life?

4. What type of jacket does Rosicky wear?

5. What was the name of the farmer that had the big rich farm and a wife who had just had a baby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Polly want to drop her head on Rosicky's shoulder?

2. When the doctor picks ups his stethoscope, why does he frown?

3. What does Rosicky reflect on as he is looking out his window and listening to the wind blow?

4. What are the two years of his youth that Rosicky doesn't like to remember?

5. What were Rosicky's Saturday nights like in New York?

6. What does Rosicky tell the girl at the store about the ticking that he buys for Mrs. Rosicky?

7. Describe the Rosicky home as Mary and Anton enter it.

8. What were Mary and Anton doing on the Fourth of July when it was so hot that it burned up everything?

9. Why does Rosicky want the alfalfa field to prosper so much?

10. Why did the doctor stop by last winter for breakfast at the Rosickys'?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story, "Neighbor Rosicky", both Anton Rosicky and Doctor Ed stop by the graveyard to reflect and find solace. Why do you think the graveyard provides a peaceful place for pondering for both Rosicky and Doctor Burleigh? Why is this country graveyard different from a city graveyard? Describe the physical attributes of the graveyard. Use specific examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Rudolph is Anton Rosicky's oldest child. There are things that Rosicky and Rudolph do not agree or see eye-to-eye on. What are some of the things that Rudolph wants in life that Rosicky doesn't care to deal with? Why do you think Rudolph wants more than what his father has? Do you think Rosicky minds that Rudolph has this opinion? Why or why not? Describe the relationship between Rudolph and his father. Use specific examples in the story to include with your description.

Essay Topic 3

In the short story, "Neighbor Rosicky", Anton Rosicky is obviously the protagonist. Who or what in the book would be considered to be the antagonist? What is your reasoning behind this conclusion? Cite specific examples from the story to support your views.

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