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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. Why does Leslie say there must be bad times in a relationship?

2. What does Bach say about the stars and constellations?

3. What attitude did the people who caused the tax fiasco have?

4. Where does Bach go to appear in TV interviews?

5. How does Leslie end her relationship with Bach?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bach feel about working out their relationship?

2. Bach comments to Leslie that their relationship is one of inaction. What does he mean by this?

3. How did the tax fiasco begin?

4. What do Bach and Leslie argue about after Leslie flies solo for the first time?

5. Why does Leslie tell Bach that his search for a soul mate may be tainted?

6. Describe Bach's mixed feelings as he kisses Leslie for the first time.

7. How does the IRS feel about Bach's devastating ordeal?

8. How do Bach and Leslie each view their argument?

9. What is Bach's spiritual guide's reaction to him spending seven weeks in LA with Leslie?

10. What agreement have Bach and Leslie made regarding their relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 6, Bach talks about serenity and following one's heart. Write about at least four examples of Bach following his heart in the story. Be sure to support your answers with details from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Why is the genre a memoir instead of autobiographical? Why does Bach choose to write in the first person instead of as a narrative?

Essay Topic 3

What do you think of Bach's relationship with his spiritual guide? Do you believe that Bach's spiritual guide is a figment of Bach's imagination or is actually real? Give three examples from the story to support your answer.

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