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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. Where does Bach go to appear in TV interviews?
2. What does Bach see as a metaphor for his metaphysical journal?
3. Why is Leslie mad at Bach in Chapter 25?
4. Bach tells Leslie that their relationship is one of _____ in Chapter 18.
5. Whom does Richard meet in Chapter 23?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the tax fiasco begin?
2. How do Bach and Leslie each view their argument?
3. What agreement have Bach and Leslie made regarding their relationship?
4. Why does Leslie tell Bach that his search for a soul mate may be tainted?
5. How are Bach and Leslie's tastes in music different?
6. What is Bach's reaction to the ultimatum the IRS has issued regarding taxes?
7. How does the IRS feel about Bach's devastating ordeal?
8. What does Leslie swear she is going to teach Bach?
9. What is irresponsible of Bach?
10. Bach realizes that he is at a point where he has a big choice to make. What is this choice?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Leslie comments that "dealing with a straightforward snake is better than dealing with the IRS." What does she mean by this?
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
Bach seems to have a laid-back personality throughout the story. How does Bach's laid-back personality help him in his personal and professional live? Does this laid-back personality hinder Bach in his personal or professional life? Give four examples from the story to support your answer.
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