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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. Who tries to convince Nathan to remain in Israel?

2. Henry is said to be at risk of ___________.

3. Shuki is worried about Nathan meeting _________________.

4. Who is shocked after the dinner at Lippman's?

5. What does Henry feel without his children near?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Wailing Wall? What are Nathan's thoughts about it?

2. Discuss the conversation between Nathan and Henry's daughter.

3. What does Nathan believe to be the reasons for Henry's death?

4. Why does Henry leave town? Where does he go?

5. Who is Nathan? What happens when Henry tries to get in touch with Nathan?

6. What are Nathan's thoughts during Henry's funeral?

7. Discuss what happens when Nathan and Lippman first meet.

8. What is discussed during the dinner at Lippman's?

9. What do Nathan and Henry discuss after dinner at Lippman's?

10. What are Nathan's thoughts on dinner at Lippman's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of chapters and titles in the novel and the effect they have on the story.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of heritage in the novel and the role it plays in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and describe the organization of the novel and the pros and cons of this organization.

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