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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 does Gitl do when her divorce from Jake is finalized?

2. How does Rouvke feel when he sees Hanele for the first time in the United States?

3. What does Rouvke fear ladies do to men who can't read the newspaper?

4. Where does Gospodin say he met Hanele?

5. What does Gospodin agree to pay Rouvke for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Flora react when Shaya comes home for the first time?

5. What does Fieve tell Rouvke about Hanele and her family after he moved to the United States?

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

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

8. How does Jake feel when he first sees his wife and son in the United States?

9. How does Rouvke feel about Peretz's financial issues?

10. How does Jake feel at his divorce hearing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select three titles from this collection and analyze the effectiveness and purpose of each title. Use examples of how it is effective by referring to the novel in your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the relationship of two sets of characters in these stories. Consider how they interact, how they speak to one another, and how their relationship affects the story.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the theme of Americanization as presented in this collection of stories. What is the role of Americanization? How does American culture impact each of these characters? Use the text to support your claims.

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