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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. How does Goldy describe her wedding during the ceremony?

2. How long does it take Heyman to visit Beile after she leaves the shop with David?

3. What does Mrs. Avrom think about Beile's appearance as she leaves the shop?

4. What street is the apartment Nathan pays for on?

5. In her note to Boris, how does Tatyana say she will support herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nathan feel about his financial situation?

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

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

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

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

6. What scheme does Stern propose?

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

8. How do the Lipmans treat the Avroms?

9. How does David explain his higher wage at the Lipmans' shop?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine the use of New York City as a setting. How does setting function as a character?

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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