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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. Whose letter annoys Nathan?

2. What is the first section of Nathan's manuscript titled?

3. What does Nathan find interesting about Lippman?

4. What does Nathan warn Henry about?

5. What type of corner does Nathan find in church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Henry and Maria do with Nathan's manuscript?

2. Discuss Maria's birthday.

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

4. Discuss Maria's sisters.

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

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

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

8. What happens during refreshments and conversation at church?

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

10. What does Nathan do while in London?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Decide whom you believe to be the protagonist and the antagonist in the story. Explain why you chose these characters. What classifies these characters as being a protagonist and an antagonist? What are the results of having a protagonist and an antagonist in the story?

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