The Ghost Writer Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Ghost Writer Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 year is it in Chapter 1?

2. What writer does Nathan connect to Lonoff?

3. How long have Nathan and his father not been speaking in Chapter 1?

4. What is Hope's Moscow, according to Lonoff?

5. How long has Nathan let his father stew?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Zuckerman's first reading of Lonoff's work show him about his own life?

2. Why does Zuckerman's father say everyone stopped by on the Sunday Zuckerman was home before leaving for Quahsay?

3. Why does Zuckerman contact Lonoff?

4. Describe the girl-woman Zuckerman sees at Lonoff's house in Chapter 1.

5. Why does Zuckerman say he stays up in Lonoff's study?

6. What earlier connection does Zuckerman have to Judge Wapter?

7. Why is Zuckerman skeptical of the party-goers' analysis of Lonoff?

8. How does Zuckerman come to Quahsay?

9. How does Zuckerman's father think the "Higher Education" story will be perceived if it is published?

10. What is surprising to Zuckerman about the typewriter in Lonoff's study?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Ghost Writer," Roth uses the theme of the importance and role of family. What role does family play for each main character (Amy, Lonoff, Hope, Zuckerman)? How is each characters' family portrayed? How do the characters' families influence the book's plot? Use specific references to the story in the response.

Essay Topic 2

In "The Ghost Writer," Zuckerman worships "high art," while Lonoff tends to dismiss it. Write a response exploring the pros and cons of worshiping this "high art." How do the characters demonstrate these pros and cons? Use specific references to the story in the response.

Essay Topic 3

Roth uses his stories to make a statement on the role of the writer. Write a response exploring how Roth makes this statement in "The Ghost Writer." How do the characters help perpetuate Roth's statement on the role of the writer. What do the characters believe the role of the writer is? How do the characters' beliefs reflect Roth's beliefs? Use specific references to the text in the response.

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