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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 David say Beile must do for him to find her a better job?

2. What does Boris say his plan to get out of the factory relies on?

3. When does David tell the Lipman's to have his and Beile's pay ready?

4. Who finally tells David and Beile to leave the shop?

5. What does David wonder about Beile's work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Goldy and Nathan leave their wedding?

2. What presents do Goldy and Nathan receive before their wedding?

3. What is Tatyana's life like without Boris?

4. Why does Boris decide to take in a boarder?

5. What happens at the beginning of Goldy and Nathan's wedding?

6. How do the Lipmans treat the Avroms?

7. What is Goldy and Nathan's apartment like?

8. How does Tatyana treat Boris when he comes home from work in Chapter 1?

9. How does Heyman feel about proposing to Beile?

10. What does Heyman do after Beile walks out on her job at the shop?

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

What is the role of women as revealed in at least three of these stories? How does the role of women differ from today? How is it similar? Give examples from the book and today's culture in your essay.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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