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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. What did Dr. Feher give Mother?

2. Why was Piri expelled from school?

3. What special allowance did the family have to make to keep the goat?

4. How had Lilli and Lajos been sent away?

5. How did the Sanyi's family escape?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the family handle Lujza's death?

2. Describe the group of children with whom Piri spent her time.

3. What were the family's options for escaping after Lujza's death?

4. Why was Mother upset with Piri over Dr. Feher's death?

5. Describe the family's departure for the ghetto.

6. Describe the trip mother took on Manci's behalf.

7. How did life in the ghetto affect Mother?

8. What message did Mother get from Lajos' parents?

9. Describe the circumstances of Lujza's death.

10. Describe the Zionist meetings Piri attended.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Where is the climax of this book? Are there different climaxes? What questions does each climax resolve? What questions does each climax leave unanswered?

Essay Topic 2

How does the calendar of Jewish and Christian holidays give structure to 'Upon the Head of a Goat'? How does Piri's family celebrate the holidays, and how are their celebrations affected by the war?

Essay Topic 3

Write an evaluative review of 'Upon the Head of a Goat'. What is this book's place in culture? What are its uses? Who is its audience? What are its limitations?

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