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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the boys see through a window while chasing the bird?

2. Where does David go to avoid his father's return when he gets home after going on the milk route with Albert?

3. Who does David tell the rabbis told him the truth about his parents?

4. After leaving home following the milk route incident, when does David plan to return home?

5. After Albert's father was gored by a bull, what did Albert do to help him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does David tell such an elaborate lie about his parents to the rabbis? What does his lie reveal about him?

Essay Topic 2

David is placed into several situations where sex or sexuality are involved. What are those situations? How do they affect David? What role does David play in the situations?

Essay Topic 3

Why is the setting of Call It Sleep important? What is New York like at the time? How does the physical and historical setting affect David?

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