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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 does Lonoff say he turns all day?

2. Who is the man that the narrator is going to visit in Chapter 1?

3. Where does Amy work?

4. What is the subject of the paper Nathan takes with him on his interview?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Zuckerman family's typical Sunday brunch.

2. Why does Zuckerman begin writing down the names of everything on Lonoff's bookshelves in his study?

3. Why does Zuckerman begin writing a letter to his father as he sits in Lonoff's study?

4. What is Zuckerman carrying in his briefcase that he takes to Lonoff's house?

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

6. Why does Zuckerman's father go to Judge Leopold Wapter with the "Higher Education" story?

7. What does Zuckerman's father not like about the "Higher Education" story?

8. How does Zuckerman come to Quahsay?

9. Describe Lonoff's living room as Zuckerman sees it in Chapter 1.

10. Why does Zuckerman's mother call Quahsay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Roth, a Jewish writer, also uses Jewish characters in his story. Those characters, in turn, reference other Jews and Jewish traditions and beliefs. Write a response exploring the importance of Zuckerman's repeated references to Anne Frank in light of being Jewish. Use specific references to the story in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout "The Ghost Writer," Roth explores the theme and idea of needing inspiration to create art. Write a response exploring this theme in the story. Which characters are looking for inspiration to create their art? Which characters and events serve as inspiration for this art? 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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