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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 type of suit is the "great man" wearing in Chapter 1?

2. To what animal does Nathan's father compare Sidney?

3. What do Lonoff's friends call him?

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

5. Who does Nathan's father contact for help in getting to a higher person for advice about Nathan's story?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Zuckerman describe a typical Lonoff hero?

2. Why does Zuckerman's father go to Judge Leopold Wapter with the "Higher Education" story?

3. Why does Zuckerman say he stays up in Lonoff's study?

4. How does Zuckerman's father think the "Higher Education" story will be perceived if it is published?

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

6. Why does Zuckerman begin writing down the names of everything on Lonoff's bookshelves in his study?

7. Why does Zuckerman contact Lonoff?

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

9. Why does Zuckerman's father say everyone stopped by on the Sunday Zuckerman was home before leaving for Quahsay?

10. What does Zuckerman tell Lonoff when he asks Zuckerman about his life in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Ghost Writer," Zuckerman worships "high art," while Lonoff tends to dismiss it. Write a response exploring the pros and cons of worshiping this "high art." How do the characters demonstrate these pros and cons? Use specific references to the story in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Each of "The Ghost Writer"s four chapters has a different title. Explain the relevance of each chapter's title in relation to the events of that particular chapter. What does each chapter title mean? How does the chapter title connect to the events of that chapter? Use specific references to the story in the response.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of identity is prevalent throughout the story - from Zuckerman looking to form his identity as a writer to Amy finding her identity as a student. Write a response exploring the theme of identity in the story as presented by the main characters. What is an identity? What types of identities are presented in the story? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

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