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

3. Where did Loeffler buy wood from?

4. Who does Rudolph state had been lifting heavy milk cans?

5. What kind of woman is Mr. Rosicky "ain't much fur"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Rosicky's farm.

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

4. Why did the winter turn out badly for the farmers?

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

6. Why doesn't Rosicky agree to go with Rudolph to the movies when Polly suggests it to him?

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

8. Rosicky tells Mary he can do some carpenter work during the winter. What does he tell Mary he will work on?

9. Where did Rosicky live in New York?

10. Why is Rosicky so fond of his boys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the opening lines of the story, "Neighbor Rosicky", we are introduced to Doctor Ed Burleigh. Describe Rosicky and Doctor Burleigh's relationship. Would you consider their relationship to be strictly a doctor and patient connection? Why or why not? How does Doctor Ed feel about Rosicky? How does Rosicky feel about Doctor Ed? What kind of dynamic does their relationship bring to the story?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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