The Nice and the Good | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1 | Chapter 2

1. What does Octavian think is strange about Radeechy's death?

2. How are the main characters connected?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 3 | Chapter 4

3. Why does John Ducane want to break up with Jessica?

4. Why is the Prime minister concerned about Radeechy's death?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 5 | Chapter 6

5. What does Eric write in his letter to Paula?

6. What do Kate and Ducane talk about as they walk towards Willy's cottage?