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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What ae the boys going to do after they plow the wheat fields?
2. What is Rosicky afraid will happen if Polly grows discontented?
3. What was the name of the tailor that Rosicky meets?
4. What does Rudolph feel sorry about doing "this year"?
5. Who says, "It just broke my heart to see you suffer so, Father"?
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
Explain the simple things that Anton Rosicky enjoys in life. Does this make Rosicky an easy target for neighbors and townspeople to ridicule him? Why? Do you think Rosicky cares what other people are saying about him and his simplicity? Does Rosicky find ultimate joy in the simplicity of his life? If so, how? What simple things does Mary learn to enjoy from Anton? Do you think Mary helps Anton appreciate the simplicity of his life? How? Does Anton's family share the same simple life views? Does Doctor Ed share these views?
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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