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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 Jimmy claim to have in his possession?

2. Who reads verses from the Bible in church?

3. What reason does Maria give for Nathan not loving her anymore?

4. Whose temptations differ from Henry's after being put on heart medication?

5. What does Sarah call Nathan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during refreshments and conversation at church?

2. What are Jimmy Ben-Joseph's plans on the airplane?

3. What happens when Nathan changes seats on the airplane?

4. What does Henry find in Nathan's apartment?

5. Discuss Maria's mother.

6. What are Maria's thoughts on being married so young?

7. Discuss Maria's birthday.

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

9. What happens when Nathan finds a quiet corner in church?

10. Discuss the encounter Henry has with Nathan's third wife.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss setting. What is the role/importance of setting in the novel, and how is it displayed?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the Jewish religion with that of the Christian religion based on what is discussed in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Henry's relationship with a woman named Maria with Nathan's relationship with a woman named Maria.

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