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 award did Lonoff's sixth book win?

2. How long has Nathan let his father stew?

3. Where does Amy work?

4. Where does the narrator go at the beginning of the book?

5. Who is the city's first Jewish mayor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Wapters include a list of questions in their response to Zuckerman's "Higher Education" story?

2. How does Zuckerman describe a typical Lonoff hero?

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

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

5. What is pinned to the bulletin board in Lonoff's office?

6. How does Zuckerman convince Lonoff to meet with him?

7. Describe the man Nathan Zuckerman meets in the beginning of Chapter 1.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Ghost Writer" is the first in Roth's series of Zuckerman books. Write a response explaining how this book sets up and prepares the reader for the res of the books in the Zuckerman series. What happens in this book that might foreshadow future books' events? How does Roth prepare the reader to continue Zuckerman's story in subsequent books? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Philip Roth is a Jewish writer, and many of his books focus on the treatment and conditions of Jews in America. "The Ghost Writer" is no exception to this topic. Write a response exploring how Roth views the treatment and status of Jews through "The Ghost Writer." How are Jews portrayed in the book? How does the portrayal reflect Roth's own beliefs and interpretation of the treatment of Jews? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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