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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. In Chapter 19 whom does Bach now believe to be his perfect woman?

2. What does Leslie think about the mode of transportation Bach suggests?

3. To whom is Leslie referring when she says, "Granddaddy"?

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

5. What are Bach and Leslie doing at the start of Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bach's mixed feelings as he kisses Leslie for the first time.

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

3. Bach realizes that he is at a point where he has a big choice to make. What is this choice?

4. How does Leslie view a connection between personality and beauty?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There is an old cliché, "Don't judge a book by its cover." In "The Bridge Across Forever" Bach says "Because we believe the surface, we forget that surfaces aren't who we are. When we find an angel dazzling of mind, her face grows lovelier still." How does this quote from Bach, exemplify the relationship between Bach and Leslie? Be sure to support your answer with details from the story.

Essay Topic 3

Why is the genre a memoir instead of autobiographical? Why does Bach choose to write in the first person instead of as a narrative?

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