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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 "The Manuscript," what does Shibtah say her husband accomplished?

2. In "Powers," what do the delivery boy and the reporter both have an interest in?

3. In "A Crown of Feathers," what kind of estate does Nesha live on?

4. In "The Admirer," what disease does Elizabeth have?

5. In "A Day in Coney Island," why does Esther leave the narrator?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Powers," what did the delivery boy do about the depressed woman?

2. What is the significance of the title of the short story called "Something Is There"?

3. In the short story "The Betrayer of Israel," why is Koppel considered the betrayer?

4. In "The Power of Darkness," what does Henia do after her death?

5. How does the narrator relate with the beetle?

6. In "The Power of Darkness," why is Henia so jealous?

7. What does Mrs. Brokeles apologize for in her letter to Harry?

8. What are the three encounters, in the short story "Three Encounters"?

9. In "Old Love," how does Mrs. Brokeles die?

10. What does Joel from "The Cabalist of East Broadway" refuse to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Polygamy was something many different men in these stories resorted to. What are their reasons for this, and how does this affect the other people in those stories?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common emotion occurring a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a theme very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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