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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator describe Yegudkin's playing the French horn?

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

3. Where do the Yegudkins live in America?

4. Since his father has returned home, what does Jack do late at night?

5. What does Dale say to Jack as he is standing at the door?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Based on the various pieces of information and historical references, approximately when does this story take place?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

Essay Topic 3

When Jack asks Yegudkin, "You think I'll ever play like that?" Yegudkin laughs loudly and says, "Play like me?" What does Yegudkin mean by his reply, and how does it affect Jack?

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