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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. Bach needs to find a book after speaking with his bank in Chapter 3. What subject does Bach want to read?

2. What is the author writing as Chapter 2 begins?

3. How did Gartner play a significant role in Bach's life?

4. How is Bach feeling about having a best seller and being a millionaire?

5. Who is Eleanor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the setting of "The Bridge Across Forever".

2. What makes the owner of the café in Florida look strangely at Bach in Chapter 2?

3. Why does Bach sell his biplane?

4. Why does Bach decide he must end his relationship with Kathy?

5. When does Bach say flying is fun?

6. Why does Bach feel he needs to hire a full-time financial manager?

7. What does Kathy want when she calls Bach in Chapter 15?

8. How would the conversations between Bach and Leslie be described?

9. As Bach is giving people chances to fly in his plane with him, why is he secretly disappointed?

10. What does Shimoda tell Bach about meeting his soul mate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 11, Bach states, "There are no mistakes. The events we bring upon ourselves, no matter how unpleasant, are necessary in order to learn what we need to learn; whatever steps we take, they're necessary to reach the places we've chosen to go." How does this statement that Bach makes apply to his own life? How does it apply to Leslie's life? Give five examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the connection for Bach between his spiritual quests and his love of flying. Cite five examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 6, Bach talks about serenity and following one's heart. Write about at least four examples of Bach following his heart in the story. Be sure to support your answers with details from the story.

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