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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 are the two men at the end of Chapter 26?

2. How many wives has Troy had?

3. How much does Nate give Marco?

4. What is the problem about leaving the place of the plane crash by boat?

5. What does Fernando tell Jevy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the thoughts of Troy Phelan when the novel opens?

2. What happened that caused Nate and Jevy to get lost within the Pantanal?

3. How did the Phelan heirs feel about Troy's will?

4. What happened to Nate and his guides on the river while exploring Pantanal?

5. How did Troy's first wife and her family celebrate Christmas?

6. Basically, what did Troy's will say?

7. How did Josh try to assure that Nate would do as he was told?

8. What did Nate do on Christmas day in Brazil?

9. How did Nate feel when he first came to Brazil and why?

10. How did Troy divide his money with his last holographic will?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In his delirium, Nate was convinced that Rachel had come to visit him. He heard her voice, saw her face, and was reassured that he would not succumb to this illness. Rachel seemed to know that God had planned a future for Nate. He returned to sleep and awoke after the fever broke.

1. Do you think Rachel actually visited Nate while he was delirious? Why or why not?

2. Do you think it is possible that Rachel knew Nate was ill and actually visited him in spirit to heal him? Why or why not?

3. Why do you think Nate focused on a woman, Rachel, he barely knew while he was ill?

Essay Topic 2

Unlike Rachel, Nate does want to return to the United States. She reminds him about what is good in life and offers encouragement. Their interactions leave Nate wanting to be a better man. This inner drive will eventually manifest itself as he overcomes his habits.

1. Why do you think Rachel would make Nate want to be a better man?

2. Do you think it is possible in the real world for someone who has messed up his/her life so badly to meet a person and all of a sudden want to turn his/her's life around? Why or why not?

3. Do you think a person has to have some sort of inner drive in order to change his/her life? What do you think is the inner drive in Nate?

Essay Topic 3

Chapter 13 marked the end of Nate's sobriety. He appears to be in a state of self-denial. He is thankful to be alive yet celebrates by drowning himself in alcohol.

1. Why do you think Nate started drinking again after surviving the plane crash?

2. Discuss what is meant by self-denial.

3. Do you think Nate would have started drinking again if the plane crash had not occurred? Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.

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