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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. How many countries has Rosicky lived in?

2. When Mr. Rosicky enters the farm-implement store what does he put on?

3. What is the name of Rosicky's wife?

4. How many miles was it from the rich farm to the Rosicky's place?

5. What is in the soil on Mr. Rosicky's farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the doctor's response to Rosicky when Rosicky suggests he just get a new heart?

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

3. Describe Polly's family.

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

5. What was the worst thing Rosicky had come upon in his journey through the world?

6. Why has life gone well between Anton and Mary Rosicky?

7. Why does Rosicky tell Polly not to telephone his "place"?

8. How did Rosicky end up in New York?

9. Describe Rosicky and Zichec's life in the loft.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Rosicky children are described as having natural good manners. What kind of things do the children do for their parents, their siblings, and for guests? Do you think the children's manners actually came naturally? Why or why not? If not, how did they become so helpful and kind? Do you think the Rosicky children are much different from other children? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Rudolph and Polly are newlyweds that are dealing with living with one another and getting used to each other. Polly is also dealing with learning to get used to country life. Compare and contrast the two newlyweds. Do you think the decision of marriage was a bad idea for them? Why or why not? What outside factors have an effect on Polly and Rudolph's marriage? How are they dealing with this factors?

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.

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