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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Yegudkins live in America?

2. What happens when the Yegudkins are on their way to Siberia?

3. Who is on the sidewalk with Jack as he leaves his lesson to go home?

4. What does Yegudkin say to Jack at the end of their lesson?

5. What is one thing Dale does after being home a month?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On the farm, Jack has two primary responsibilities: tending to the cows in the mornings and working the fields. Compare and contrast these two jobs in relation to how Jack responds to each one.

Essay Topic 2

The narrator, when talking about the stories Jack tells aloud based on his fantasies, states "the lie was too obvious, the manipulation of shame to buy love." What does he mean by this statement? How does it apply to Dale Hawthorne?

Essay Topic 3

Based on the various pieces of information and historical references, approximately when does this story take place? Justify your answer.

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