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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 says Maria's Jewish friend smells?

2. What does Henry want to do for Nathan?

3. What does Henry learn Nathan has written about?

4. What does Nathan warn Henry about?

5. Who does Jimmy believe will help him in his plans on the airplane?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the letter Nathan writes to Henry on the airplane.

3. Discuss Maria's birthday.

4. What happens during refreshments and conversation at church?

5. Discuss Maria's sisters.

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

7. Where does Henry go after Nathan's funeral?

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

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

10. What happens during Carol and Nathan's conversation involving Henry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the value of marriage in the novel. Does marriage appear to be something that is valued and respected? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing plays a role in the novel when following certain versions of the story. What is the role of foreshadowing in the novel? What are the positive and negative aspects of this writing style?

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