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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 instrument does Dr. Burleigh pick up and frown at?

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

3. Where had Rosicky's father and grandfather worked?

4. Rosicky subscribed for Bohemian papers printed where?

5. What do the boys do if Rosicky goes to throw hay down from the loft?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rosicky do that makes Polly run to aid him?

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

3. What have Mary and Anton agreed upon about life?

4. Why is it bothersome to Rosicky to tell a story to the family?

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

6. When Mary leaves to go to town to see Doctor Ed, what does she have her boys do?

7. According to Rosicky, what is the problem with big cities?

8. Why does Rosicky tell the boys he isn't going to let them have the car for a while?

9. Describe Christmas Eve.

10. How did Rosicky end up in New York?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story, "Neighbor Rosicky", Anton Rosicky is considered to be a city boy whereas Mary Rosicky is described as a country girl. Compare and contrast these two characters. Do they make a good couple? How do their personalities differ and is this beneficial to their relationship? Why or why not? How is Anton strong for Mary? How is Mary strong for Anton? Would you consider their relationship equal? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Willa Cather uses flashbacks often in her story, "Neighbor Rosicky". What benefit to the reader do the flashbacks provide? What connections to Rosicky did you feel after reading the flashback sections? Do you think Cather used the flashbacks too much, too little, or just right? Why? How would the story be different if there were no flashbacks provided?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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