View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Rosicky pay for standing room at the opera?

2. What is the name of the place in the house where Rosicky works?

3. How old was Rosicky when he landed in New York?

4. What is Rosicky's first name?

5. When the doctor says, "Oh, yes! They're coming. Maybe they'd come faster if I married," what is he talking about?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the doctor tell Rosicky he wants to see Rosicky live a few years and enjoy them?

3. Why was it hard for Rosicky to figure out why he felt "restless"?

4. When the doctor arrived for breakfast at the Rosicky home, what did the children help him with?

5. Describe Christmas Eve.

6. What happened when Anton tried to find his cousin in London?

7. Where in New York did Rosicky come to and what did he do there?

8. Describe the Lifschnitz home.

9. Why didn't Mary want to sell more cream when the creamery agent tried to persuade them otherwise?

10. Why is Rosicky so fond of his boys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Rosicky sits down and tells Mary about his visit with Doctor Ed, Mary raises her voice and is upset with the news about Anton's heart. Why does Mary act this way? What do you think is running through Mary's mind as she is hearing the news?

Essay Topic 2

Rosicky enjoyed a good life while in New York. What do you think finally pushed him to the point that he wanted more from life? Why was his life not as fulfilling as some people might have thought? Do you think Rudolph would have been happy with the life that Rosicky led in New York? Do you think Polly would have enjoyed a life with Rudolph better in the city? Why or why not? Do you think Polly will become accustomed to living in the country? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In the story, "Neighbor Rosicky", there are many times where Anton Rosicky is described in detail. The descriptions used in the story help the reader discover who Anton Rosicky is. Why do you think Willa Cather spent so much time describing Anton's physical appearance? How do these descriptions help shape the reader's opinion of Anton? Use specific examples from the story to support your findings.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 816 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample