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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. Who does Rouvke see escorting Hanele at the seaport?

2. Where does Rouvke meet with Fieve again in the United States?

3. What name does Jake give Yossele in the United States?

4. What frightens Gitl about Mamie?

5. Why does Yossele kick Jake after arriving in the United States?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Flora disappointed at the end of "The Imported Bridegroom"?

2. Why does Mamie want Jake to go to Philadelphia?

3. What happens when the Talmudists come for dinner in "The Imported Bridegroom"?

4. What role does Mrs. Kohan play in Rouvke's marriage?

5. What does Flora do when Shaya listens to her play the piano?

6. What does Jake say he did when he came to the United States?

7. How does Gitl try to fit in with American culture?

8. How does Mrs. Kavarsky try to save Jake and Gitl's marriage?

9. What is Flora's father's first impression of Pravly when he returns there in Chapter Three of "The Imported Bridegroom"?

10. What does Hanele tell Rouvke about her trip to the United States?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the endings of several of these stories. What purpose does each ending serve? How does this collection ignore the idea of resolving a conflict, or having a happy ending? Why do you think the author did this?

Essay Topic 2

Explore three symbols used in this collection. Define symbolism and discuss how it is used within this story. Compare and contrast how the symbols function in their own stories and include their purpose.

Essay Topic 3

How is pride a theme examined in this collection? What message is presented about pride? Cite the text to support your theory about pride.

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