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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Rosicky cleans up at Rudolph's house, what does he sweep?
2. What does Rosicky hope for his boys?
3. Where will Rosicky stand to watch the boys plowing the fields?
4. When Rosicky reaches the windmill he sways and catches what?
5. What has lodged into the alfalfa field?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In "Neighbor Rosicky", Mary feeds other creatures and it is described as her natural expression of affection. Of course Mary gives food to her animals and children, but what other ways does Mary "feed" her family? What does Mary find most important in life? Is this the same thing that Anton focuses on? If so, why?
Essay Topic 2
When Rosicky was young and living in New York he enjoyed the nightlife on the weekends and worked during the week. Later, Rosicky has a family and land of his own and his lifestyle is much different than it was in his youth. Compare and contrast Anton Rosicky's different lifestyles that he has had during his lifetime. Between his youth in London, his young adulthood in New York, and his later years on the farm what things helped mold Rosicky? Which lifestyle was the most satisfying for Rosicky? Why?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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