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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. Why does Mr. Rosicky need ticking?
2. After Anton's grandfather died whom did he go to live with?
3. What is the name of Rosicky's wife?
4. When the doctor says, "Oh, yes! They're coming. Maybe they'd come faster if I married," what is he talking about?
5. What does Rosicky do in the afternoons at the house?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the sight of the snow falling from Rosicky's perspective.
2. Why doesn't Rosicky agree to go with Rudolph to the movies when Polly suggests it to him?
3. Describe the Lifschnitz home.
4. When Doctor Burleigh tells Rosicky that he has a bad heart, what is Rosicky's excuse for feeling short of breath?
5. Why would Rosicky rather have his sons deal with the hardships of country farm life than deal with city life?
6. Why is Rosicky so fond of his boys?
7. What are the two years of his youth that Rosicky doesn't like to remember?
8. What are the conditions like when the spring season finally arrives on the Rosicky farm?
9. Why does Rosicky tell the boys he isn't going to let them have the car for a while?
10. What kind of work does the doctor limit Rosicky to?
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
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
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?
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