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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. Where is Nathan in "Part 3 A Loft, pages 141-163"?

2. What will cause problems between Nathan and Maria's mother?

3. What does Nathan find interesting about Lippman?

4. Who recognizes Henry as Nathan's brother?

5. What does the church congregation in Part 5 share with each other?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Nathan finds a quiet corner in church?

2. What do Nathan's fans want to know about Nathan's books?

3. What does Nathan do while in London?

4. What are Henry's thoughts during Nathan's funeral?

5. What happens when Nathan changes seats on the airplane?

6. What are Maria's thoughts on being married so young?

7. Discuss Maria's birthday.

8. What happens to Nathan and Jimmy on the airplane?

9. Discuss Maria's sisters.

10. What does Henry find in Nathan's apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing plays a role in the novel when following certain versions of the story. What is the role of foreshadowing in the novel? What are the positive and negative aspects of this writing style?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of peace and war are shown between the Jews and the Arabs in Israel. How is this idea of peace and war used? What effect does this have on the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the value of a brotherly relationship in the novel and the outcome when a brotherly relationship goes sour.

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