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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. Why does a panel of psychiatrists examine Troy?

2. What is the conclusion about sending someone to Brazil?

3. For what do Troy's family members anxiously await?

4. How does Hark think he'll get rich?

5. What does Fernando tell Jevy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the thoughts of Troy Phelan when the novel opens?

2. What did Troy do after being certified sane and able and his family left?

3. What happened regarding the cow the plane crash killed in Brazil?

4. What kind of shape was Troy Junior, Ramble, Geena and Rex in following his death?

5. Explain what happened when Nate found out the trading post where they stopped sold beer.

6. What did Nate and Jevy do to start the second half of their journey?

7. What happened to Nate and his guides on the river while exploring Pantanal?

8. What is Nate's life in rehab and how does he feel about it?

9. How did Nate end up in a farm in Brazil?

10. Who was the only person who knew where Rachel was living?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nate deemed the hospital in Corumba to be insufficient and was mortified by the care he received there. The hospital in Corumba was a local one utilized only by people who had no other choice.

1. Do you think Nate was being ungrateful to the hospital? Why or why not?

2. Why do you think the people in Corumba tolerated a hospital like Nate was in?

3. Explain what you see is the connection between money and good health care.

Essay Topic 2

Nate's addictions are long-standing and Josh has had to cover for Nate on multiple occasions.

1. Covering for an addict or alcoholic is called enabling. With research, explain, using examples from the book how Josh was an enabler.

2. Do you think Nate should have been fired from his job? Why or why not?

3. How do you think a person can break an addictive habit? Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Now that he was sober and honestly examining his life, he had to come to terms with his faults. He caused the poor relations that he now experienced with his family. He knew that he would not be received warmly but he hoped to begin again and earn their trust and affection.

1. Do you think it's possible for a long term alcoholic or addict to regain family or friend trust? Why or why not?

2. Imagine one of your siblings was an addict and had lied to you, stolen from you, gotten you in trouble and ignored you except when he/she needed something. Explain what it would take for you to ever trust them again if they came to you and told you they had reformed.

3. Do you think Nate should try to repair his relationships with his children or should just bless them and let them go? Why or why not?

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