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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 kind of smile does Rosicky have?

2. How many boys does Rosicky have?

3. What color is the grass that the graveyard is overgrown with?

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

5. What kind of papers does Rosicky keep on his shelf?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the doctor stop by last winter for breakfast at the Rosickys'?

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

3. Describe Polly's appearance when Rosicky brings the car to her and Rudolph's house.

4. Describe the Lifschnitz home.

5. What does Rosicky do when he leaves Doctor Burleigh's office?

6. What were Mary and Anton doing on the Fourth of July when it was so hot that it burned up everything?

7. Why did the winter turn out badly for the farmers?

8. Why does the doctor tell Rosicky he wants to see Rosicky live a few years and enjoy them?

9. Rosicky tells Mary he can do some carpenter work during the winter. What does he tell Mary he will work on?

10. Describe Rosicky's farm.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Rosicky looks back on his life, he doesn't like to think about the two years he spent in London. We first read about his look back on his life in New York. Later in the story Rosicky does reflect on his time in London. Why do you think he finally lets his mind run free and remember the two years he would like to forget? Why did he relate the story of the goose to his whole family when he couldn't bear to remember these hard years?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the simple things that Anton Rosicky enjoys in life. Does this make Rosicky an easy target for neighbors and townspeople to ridicule him? Why? Do you think Rosicky cares what other people are saying about him and his simplicity? Does Rosicky find ultimate joy in the simplicity of his life? If so, how? What simple things does Mary learn to enjoy from Anton? Do you think Mary helps Anton appreciate the simplicity of his life? How? Does Anton's family share the same simple life views? Does Doctor Ed share these views?

Essay Topic 3

Rosicky enjoyed a good life while in New York. What do you think finally pushed him to the point that he wanted more from life? Why was his life not as fulfilling as some people might have thought? Do you think Rudolph would have been happy with the life that Rosicky led in New York? Do you think Polly would have enjoyed a life with Rudolph better in the city? Why or why not? Do you think Polly will become accustomed to living in the country? Why or why not?

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