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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 reads verses from the Bible in church?

2. Who refuses to throw Nathan's manuscript away?

3. With whom does Nathan attend a Christmas church service?

4. Who is revealed as the person sitting next to Nathan on an airplane?

5. Whose remarks trouble Nathan?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Nathan and Jimmy on the airplane?

3. What does Henry remember about Nathan's novel?

4. Discuss the conversation Nathan has with a stranger.

5. Discuss Maria's mother.

6. What does Nathan do while in London?

7. What do Nathan's fans want to know about Nathan's books?

8. What does Nathan notice about the passenger sitting next to him on the airplane?

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

The idea of peace and war are shown between the Jews and the Arabs in Israel. How is this idea of peace and war used? What effect does this have on the novel?

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