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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. Why does Beile fear Heyman may not be able to support a wife?

2. What money does Goldy think can provide her with a nice wedding and furniture?

3. What does Mr. Lipman tell Reb Avrom about America?

4. What happens when Boris tells Tatyana his plan in Chapter 5?

5. What does Meyer complain about when it comes to his co-workers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does David try to embarrass Mr. and Mrs. Lipman in front of their guests?

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

3. How does Tatyana compare Boris and Dalsky?

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

5. How does Beile respond to Mrs. Lipman's demand that she go to the store?

6. How do the Lipmans treat the Avroms?

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

8. Why does Nathan peddle?

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

10. What does Tatyana write in a note to Boris?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the collection. How do these stories work together? What message does the author deliver when you consider the book in its entirety?

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

Describe how greed is a theme found in several of these stories. Why do you think Cahan chose to talk about greed? How do the stories treat the theme of greed?

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