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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. Leslie and Bach have a conversation in Chapter 18. What is this conversation about?

3. What happens to Leslie after she conquers her fear?

4. What does Richard say about the composer Leslie questions him about?

5. Where does Bach go to appear in TV interviews?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is irresponsible of Bach?

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

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

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

5. What does Leslie swear she is going to teach Bach?

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

7. How does Bach realize Leslie is a poet?

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

9. How are Bach and Leslie's tastes in music different?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Dreams are very important to Bach; especially his self-induced dreams. What is the difference between regular dreams and Bach's self-induced dreams? Which type of dream is more important to Bach and why? Give four details from the story to support your answer.

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