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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 writes a letter to Nathan at Quahsay?

2. What type of philosophy does Lonoff have an abundance of?

3. What do the neighbors call Nathan's father?

4. How many drafts of one short story does Amy find?

5. What does Betsy do for her art?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Zuckerman family's typical Sunday brunch.

2. How does the trouble between Zuckerman and his father begin, according to Zuckerman in Chapter 2?

3. How does Zuckerman describe a typical Lonoff hero?

4. What is Zuckerman carrying in his briefcase that he takes to Lonoff's house?

5. What is one of the most admirable things about Lonoff for Zuckerman?

6. What does Zuckerman's first reading of Lonoff's work show him about his own life?

7. How does Zuckerman come to Quahsay?

8. What earlier connection does Zuckerman have to Judge Wapter?

9. What is pinned to the bulletin board in Lonoff's office?

10. Why does Zuckerman's mother call Quahsay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Ghost Writer," Roth explores the idea of an author's responsibility to his subjects and characters. Write a response exploring how this idea of responsibility is portrayed in the story. How does Roth connect this idea to the characters in the story? How is Roth responsible for the subjects and characters in the story? How are the writers in the story responsible for their own subjects and characters? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Roth uses his stories to make a statement on the role of the writer. Write a response exploring how Roth makes this statement in "The Ghost Writer." How do the characters help perpetuate Roth's statement on the role of the writer. What do the characters believe the role of the writer is? How do the characters' beliefs reflect Roth's beliefs? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

In "The Ghost Writer," Zuckerman searches out Lonoff as a mentor and father figure. Write a response exploring Zuckerman's search for a father figure. Why is he looking for a mentor and father figure? How does Zuckerman's relationship with his own father contribute to him seeking out another mentor/father figure? Use specific references to the story in the response.

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