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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 does Leslie think about the mode of transportation Bach suggests?

2. Prior to the start of Bach and Leslie's intimate relationship, how does Bach see Leslie?

3. What advice is Richard given regarding his relationship with Leslie?

4. What is irresponsible of Bach in Chapter 28?

5. Which of the following people were not involved in the tax fiasco?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bach realize Leslie is a poet?

2. What do Leslie and Bach argue about in Chapter 27?

3. What advice does the future Richard give the present day Richard?

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

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

6. How does Bach feel about working out their relationship?

7. When does Leslie begin to have an issue with their agreement?

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

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

10. Why does Leslie tell Bach that his search for a soul mate may be tainted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bach talks with the future Richard within "The Bridge Across Forever". What significance does this have in the story and why does the present Richard speak with the future Richard? Give five examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Bach will ever learn to appreciate music, even though he is continually quizzed by Leslie? Give three details from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Bach is constantly in a search to find his soul mate. What might happen with Leslie and Bach's relationship if Bach becomes involved with another woman, after Leslie and Bach move in together?

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