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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. Which woman has been the closest to being Bach's soul mate?

2. What does Eleanor tell Richard when Richard calls her in Chapter 3?

3. Bach says flying remains fun until what?

4. Whom is Bach going to visit as Chapter 14 begins?

5. Who is the main character in "The Bridge Across Forever"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Leslie help Bach realize about his high school English teacher?

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

6. What is comical about the night that Bach meets Donald Shimoda?

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

8. What is Bach writing a letter to himself about in Chapter 2?

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

10. Why does the thought that Leslie is a beautiful woman embarrass Bach?

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

Compare and contrast the personalities of Leslie and "Mary Moviestar" or Bach and "Harry Handsome".

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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