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

2. Mary tells the creamery agent that she would rather put some color into her children's faces than what?

3. What kind of instrument did Zichec play?

4. What kind of job did Rosicky have during his youth?

5. What carries a dry, cool fragrance that is released into the air?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the doctor stop by last winter for breakfast at the Rosickys'?

2. What is the biggest difference between Mary and Anton?

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

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

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

6. After Rudolph and Polly leave for town what does Rosicky do?

7. What happens after the Rosicky family have supper in Part 5?

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

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

10. Describe Christmas Eve.

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

Throughout the story of "Neighbor Rosicky", there is an underlying theme of pride. Rosicky has great pride in his family, in his profession, and in his land. Why does Rosicky feel pride for his family? Why does he feel pride for his land? Why is Rosicky proud of the choice he made to come to the country and farm the land? Does Rosicky's pride seem boastful? Why or why not?

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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