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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Admirer," where does the fan mail arrive?

2. What is the name of the main character in "The Cabalist of East Broadway"?

3. In "The Manuscript," what does Shibtah say her husband accomplished?

4. In "The Yearning Heifer," why does Bessie say the cow is wailing?

5. What does the rabbi say at the end of "Something Is There"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Psychic Journey," what happens to Margaret after the journey?

2. In "Grandfather and Grandson," what is Mordecai arrested for, and what does he say about it?

3. In "Old Love," how does Mrs. Brokeles die?

4. In "The Yearning Heifer," why does the narrator say he knows how the yearning heifer felt?

5. In "A Tale of Two Sisters," how does the narrator come to know the two sisters?

6. In "The Power of Darkness," what does Henia do after her death?

7. In "A Day in Coney Island," what does the narrator do for a living?

8. What does Mrs. Brokeles apologize for in her letter to Harry?

9. What is the significance of the title of the short story called "Something Is There"?

10. In "The Manuscript," when does Shibtah find her husband cheating on her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and greed are two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 2

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different lifestyles and ranks in society were considered. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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