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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 shocks Bach while he and Leslie are driving home from the movie?

2. What does Bach learn from the contents of the folder on Leslie's desk?

3. Where does Bach wake up in Chapter 19?

4. Bach and Leslie have an argument about what in Chapter 27?

5. Bach has a conversation with a new self. What does he refer to this new self as?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Bach's spiritual guide's reaction to him spending seven weeks in LA with Leslie?

3. Bach comments to Leslie that their relationship is one of inaction. What does he mean by this?

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

5. As Bach and Leslie attempt to work out their relationship about what is Leslie determined?

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

7. Why does Leslie tell Bach she is not involved with any of the Hollywood crowd?

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

9. What agreement have Bach and Leslie made regarding their relationship?

10. How did the tax fiasco begin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 35, Bach realizes that for some reason he is being protected. He questions whether he has chosen life or death by choosing Leslie. Write about whether you feel that he has chosen life or death by choosing Leslie. Give at least five examples from the story 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

Bach travels quite a bit throughout the story. Which trip is most meaningful or important to Bach? How and why? Give four details from the story to support your answer.

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