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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 does Jevy fear?

2. How many legitimate children does Troy have?

3. What does Ramble's lawyer urge Ramble to do?

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

5. Why does Josh only give information that was required by law to the probate judge?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did all the family lawyers feel about the will?

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

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

4. How did the Phelan heirs feel about Troy's will?

5. Basically, what did Troy's will say?

6. How does Nate feel about going to Brazil?

7. What was the effect of Troy's death on the media?

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

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

10. How did Troy's first wife and her family celebrate Christmas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The Phelan heirs were a dysfunctional group. It becomes apparent that Troy's impression of his children may have been sadly accurate. Bestowing a fortune on each of them may do more harm than good.

1. Why do you think having a lot of money would be harmful to the Phelan heirs?

2. Do you think Troy should have tried more to help his children change?

3. What do you see as the main problems with the Phelan heirs? Use examples from the book and to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Nate is thankful for Rachel's friendship. He relies on her for the strength that he lacks. Nate must learn to be at peace with himself. It is only through inner peace that he will be strong enough to resist temptation and happy enough to move forward down a healthier path.

1. Do you think Rachel and Nate could have become friends in a few short days? Why or why not?

2. How do you think Nate being at peace with himself will help with his addictions?

3. Do you think Nate has ever experienced true friendship before? Why or why not?

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