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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Polly asks Rosicky to tell her about a city; which city is it?
2. Where was the tailor from that Rosicky met?
3. Where did Rosicky sleep besides the Embankment?
4. What ae the boys going to do after they plow the wheat fields?
5. What color of geranium does Mary have in bloom for Christmas?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the story, "Neighbor Rosicky", both Anton Rosicky and Doctor Ed stop by the graveyard to reflect and find solace. Why do you think the graveyard provides a peaceful place for pondering for both Rosicky and Doctor Burleigh? Why is this country graveyard different from a city graveyard? Describe the physical attributes of the graveyard. Use specific examples from the story.
Essay Topic 2
Rosicky describes embarrassment as the most disagreeable feeling that he knows. Why do you think he feels this way? What are some times in Rosicky's life where you think he may have felt embarrassed and why? Where are some instances in the story where Rosicky may not have felt embarrassed, but someone else may have? Explain your reasoning.
Essay Topic 3
Doctor Burleigh thinks of a time when he delivered a baby for a neighbor of the Rosickys who were better off than the Rosicky family. Doctor Ed decides to go to the Rosicky household to have breakfast instead of lingering at the Marshalls' farm. Why do you think Doctor Ed made this decision? What is it about the Rosicky home that makes people feel welcome? What elements in describing the Rosicky home did Willa Cather use to make the reader feel "welcome"? What are the key elements that Anton uses to make people feel welcome in his home? What are the strengths that Mary has to help welcome her guests?
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