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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. In Chapter 33 Bach and Leslie have an argument. How does the argument make Leslie feel?

2. Whom does Bach decide would have been killed if he had not been talking to Leslie?

3. Leslie and Bach have a conversation in Chapter 18. What is this conversation about?

4. After Bach and Leslie's argument in Chapter 33, how does Bach shock Leslie?

5. What does Bach begin to wonder in Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Leslie view a connection between personality and beauty?

2. How does Bach realize Leslie is a poet?

3. What do Leslie and Bach argue about in Chapter 27?

4. How do Bach and Leslie each view their argument?

5. Why does Bach not realize how much money he has?

6. How did the tax fiasco begin?

7. How does Bach feel about working out their relationship?

8. Leslie writes Bach a letter. What is this letter about?

9. What is Bach's reaction to the ultimatum the IRS has issued regarding taxes?

10. What is irresponsible of Bach?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leslie comments that "dealing with a straightforward snake is better than dealing with the IRS." What does she mean by this?

Essay Topic 2

Bach seems to have a laid-back personality throughout the story. How does Bach's laid-back personality help him in his personal and professional live? Does this laid-back personality hinder Bach in his personal or professional life? Give four examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Stan says, "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely". What does Stan mean by this saying in his conversation with Bach?

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