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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack realize he is doing as he gets close to his father?

2. What does Jack have tucked under his arms as he starts for home?

3. What kinds of things does Yegudkin play on the horn?

4. What does Mrs. Hawthorne do as she talks about Jack's horn playing?

5. With whom does Jack take his horn lessons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Jack and his father are artists. How do each of them use their art to express their sadness?

Essay Topic 2

Jack's feelings for his father are complex. Discuss the array of emotions Jack has for his father at different times in the story, and support your discussion with examples.

Essay Topic 3

As Yegudkin plays the horn, Jack is carried away by the man's skill and art. Describe the scene, and discuss the images used to describe Yegudkin's playing.

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