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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 Dalsky tell Boris the reason for him moving out is?

2. How does Tatyana feel about Boris' appearance after he has been working at the factory for several months?

3. What reminds Boris of his life with Tatyana?

4. What type of wedding does Nathan want?

5. Why do Nathan and Goldy keep postponing their wedding?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. At the beginning of "A Sweatshop Romance," what is Beile's relationship with Heyman like?

4. Why do Boris and Tatyana move to New York?

5. How does Tatyana first show Boris her irritation with him?

6. How does Nathan feel about his financial situation?

7. How does Goldy feel after eating dinner at her wedding?

8. What do the workers in the Lipmans' shop argue about?

9. Why does Goldy take time off of work?

10. How does Dalsky fit in in Boris and Tatyana's house?

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

How does the author use irony to send a message in this collection of stories?

Essay Topic 3

How is dialogue used in this collection of stories? Compare how dialogue is used in at least two stories. How is the dialogue different? How is it similar? Is it used effectively? Give examples by citing the novel in your essay.

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