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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. In Joseph's affidavit to support Anna's parents if they come to America, how much does he agree to pay them weekly?
2. What lessons does Esther say Gussie is taking as an excuse for why she does not visit her mother?
3. In "Esther," what does Esther send Anna and Gussie to buy when she and Gussie return from the hospital?
4. What is one of Gussie's favorite type of sandwiches in "Gussie"?
5. When Isaac first met Fannie, how long had he been in Atlantic City?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Isaac try to talk to Stuart about investing in Florida land, and how does Stuart react?
2. In "Fannie," what does Fannie think of Isacc's visits to the hospital?
3. Why does Esther go to Florence's old room to search, and what does she discover in "Esther"?
4. Why does Esther decide that she has to take Gussie to see her mother, and what worries does Esther have about such a visit in "Esther"?
5. Why does Vic Barnes decline to invest in Florida land?
6. Why does Gussie come to see Stuart in "Stuart"?
7. What does Isaac want to do after the baby is born?
8. What does Joseph think and say about Isaac's investment scheme?
9. In "Esther," what does Gussie bring her mother when she visits her in the hospital?
10. In "Anna," who does Anna have brekafast with and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?
Essay Topic 2
Isaac and Fannie have been married for eight years. Do Isaac or Fannie seem content in their marriage? What type of relationship do they have?
Essay Topic 3
Characters struggle with their day-to-day lives after Florence’s death. Why do characters struggle with their day-to-day lives after Florence’s death? How do they go on with life and find new beginnings? Does Fannie's baby help them find new beginnings?
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