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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 type of plants does Mary have that bloom in the winter?

2. Where was the young Rosicky when he found out what was "the matter with him"?

3. What is the name of the girl that waits on Mr. Rosicky?

4. What is behind Mr. Rosicky's house?

5. Where in New York did Rosicky land?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rosicky so fond of his boys?

2. What does Rosicky do that makes Polly run to aid him?

3. Why does Doctor Ed consider the country graveyard where Rosicky is buried to be beautiful?

4. What is the biggest difference between Mary and Anton?

5. What have Mary and Anton agreed upon about life?

6. What does Rosicky tell the girl at the store about the ticking that he buys for Mrs. Rosicky?

7. Why does Rosicky want the alfalfa field to prosper so much?

8. Why has life gone well between Anton and Mary Rosicky?

9. Describe Rosicky's physical appearance.

10. Describe Christmas Eve.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the opening lines of the story, "Neighbor Rosicky", we are introduced to Doctor Ed Burleigh. Describe Rosicky and Doctor Burleigh's relationship. Would you consider their relationship to be strictly a doctor and patient connection? Why or why not? How does Doctor Ed feel about Rosicky? How does Rosicky feel about Doctor Ed? What kind of dynamic does their relationship bring to the story?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the story of "Neighbor Rosicky", there is an underlying theme of pride. Rosicky has great pride in his family, in his profession, and in his land. Why does Rosicky feel pride for his family? Why does he feel pride for his land? Why is Rosicky proud of the choice he made to come to the country and farm the land? Does Rosicky's pride seem boastful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The Rosicky children are described as having natural good manners. What kind of things do the children do for their parents, their siblings, and for guests? Do you think the children's manners actually came naturally? Why or why not? If not, how did they become so helpful and kind? Do you think the Rosicky children are much different from other children? Why or why not?

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