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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. How long has it been since Rachel has entered the Pantanal?

2. For whom does Nate search after he leaves the hospital?

3. What is Josh doing for Nate?

4. What happens to the panel of three psychiatrists?

5. Why does Snead not mind that his work will be difficult?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Nate's room like in the hospital and what kind of care did he receive?

2. What did Neva tell Nate about the last time she spoke with Rachel? What did Nate believe about Rachel and what did he find odd?

3. What did Rex decide to do about his understanding?

4. What happened right after Nate woke the day after the storm?

5. What did working five days on the Phelan will in the city prove to Nate's satisfaction?

6. What happened when Nate was admitted to the hospital for the second time?

7. What did Nate tell Josh on the drive from the airport?

8. What did Nate want to do to get away following the Phelan heir depositions? Why does he want to do it? How well does he think it will work?

9. How was Nate feeling physically as he journeyed back to civilization and what did he find out?

10. What did the lawyers fighting the will do about the sanity examination?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Now that he was sober and honestly examining his life, he had to come to terms with his faults. He caused the poor relations that he now experienced with his family. He knew that he would not be received warmly but he hoped to begin again and earn their trust and affection.

1. Do you think it's possible for a long term alcoholic or addict to regain family or friend trust? Why or why not?

2. Imagine one of your siblings was an addict and had lied to you, stolen from you, gotten you in trouble and ignored you except when he/she needed something. Explain what it would take for you to ever trust them again if they came to you and told you they had reformed.

3. Do you think Nate should try to repair his relationships with his children or should just bless them and let them go? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

During his time in St. Michael's, Nate did a lot of thinking. He realized that he was the reason why his marriages had failed. He also acknowledged that he couldn't blame his children for keeping their distance from him.

1. Using examples from the book explain why you think Nate's marriages failed.

2. Using examples from the book explain why you think Nate's children keep their distance from him.

3. Do you think Nate's failures with his marriages and children were one hundred percent his fault? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

American media is predictable in nature. The more sensational a story the more attention it attracts. Troy Phelan had few friends and no one really grieved over his death, yet it received a lot of publicity.

1. Do you think the media makes too much of celebrities? Why or why not?

2. Explain why you think Troy Phelan's money was what made him interesting, not him as a person.

3. Why do you think Troy had few friends? Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.

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