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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 is the name of the neighbors that sold more cream than the Rosickys?

2. What was Rosicky's desire?

3. What type of cap does Rosicky wear?

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

5. How many boys does Rosicky have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Polly's appearance when Rosicky brings the car to her and Rudolph's house.

2. What is the "Father's Corner"?

3. What kind of work does the doctor limit Rosicky to?

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

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

6. What is Rosicky the first to know about from Polly?

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

8. Describe Christmas Eve.

9. What did Anton Rosicky do when he found out his cousin had moved to America?

10. What conclusion does the doctor come to about the Rosicky family at the end of Part 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Rosicky looks back on his life, he doesn't like to think about the two years he spent in London. We first read about his look back on his life in New York. Later in the story Rosicky does reflect on his time in London. Why do you think he finally lets his mind run free and remember the two years he would like to forget? Why did he relate the story of the goose to his whole family when he couldn't bear to remember these hard years?

Essay Topic 2

In "Neighbor Rosicky", Mary feeds other creatures and it is described as her natural expression of affection. Of course Mary gives food to her animals and children, but what other ways does Mary "feed" her family? What does Mary find most important in life? Is this the same thing that Anton focuses on? If so, why?

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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