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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. How old is Amy in Chapter 3?

2. Why does Nathan want to stay after Lonoff leaves the room in Chapter 4?

3. Where does Amy get a copy of the diary from?

4. How many books does Lonoff have on the paperback book racks?

5. What does Hope tell Lonoff he is frightened to lose?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Amy realize when she hears the woman say "Oh, no" in the theater?

2. How does Amy find out about her father, according to the story in Chapter 3?

3. Why does Hope storm out of the kitchen in Chapter 4?

4. According to the story in Chapter 3, why does Amy take a new name?

5. To whom does Zuckerman compare Anne Frank when he is talking to Amy in Chapter 4?

6. What does Amy do after leaving the dentist's office where she found the "Time" article?

7. Why does Hope tell Lonoff that he does not want her to leave?

8. How does Amy obtain a copy of "Het Achterhuis?"

9. Why does Amy want a room with a telephone?

10. Why does Amy say she wrote and kept the diary while in hiding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Ghost Writer" is the first in Roth's series of Zuckerman books. Write a response explaining how this book sets up and prepares the reader for the res of the books in the Zuckerman series. What happens in this book that might foreshadow future books' events? How does Roth prepare the reader to continue Zuckerman's story in subsequent books? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Philip Roth is a Jewish writer, and many of his books focus on the treatment and conditions of Jews in America. "The Ghost Writer" is no exception to this topic. Write a response exploring how Roth views the treatment and status of Jews through "The Ghost Writer." How are Jews portrayed in the book? How does the portrayal reflect Roth's own beliefs and interpretation of the treatment of Jews? Use specific references to the text 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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