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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 is Libbigail's father?

2. What is happening back in the States?

3. Where do they make an emergency landing?

4. What is requested in the will?

5. What is his state after drinking?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Josh Stafford meeting with Troy?

3. What do Nate and Jevy discuss as they float on the river and how does Nate feel about it?

4. What was Libbigail's relationship with her father like and what is she doing after his death?

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

6. With whom did Nate talk on his way to Brazil and why only them?

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

8. What happened that caused Nate and Jevy to get lost within the Pantanal?

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

10. How does Nate feel about going to Brazil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter 13 marked the end of Nate's sobriety. He appears to be in a state of self-denial. He is thankful to be alive yet celebrates by drowning himself in alcohol.

1. Why do you think Nate started drinking again after surviving the plane crash?

2. Discuss what is meant by self-denial.

3. Do you think Nate would have started drinking again if the plane crash had not occurred? Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

In the opening of THE TESTAMENT, a multi-billionaire carries out a plan to do what he wants with his money rather than what his family wants.

1. Do you think Troy Phelan should have to go through so much trouble just to make sure his will was legally incontestability? Why or why not?

2. What do you think of a man who would leave all his money to a daughter he has never seen and give the rest of his family very little of a huge estate? Use examples from your own experience and beliefs to support your answer.

3. Do you think Troy's relatives are wrong for trying to get his money? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Rachel's character is introduced in chapter twenty-six and further developed in chapter twenty-seven. She is not like any of the other characters in the book. She is entirely unmotivated by money and not interested in worldly possessions. Nate has never met anyone like her before.

1. Do you think it is realistic of the author to portray Rachel as so saintly? Why or why not?

2. Do you believe anyone would turn down billions of dollars? Why or why not?

3. Do you think that Nate will find what he is looking for by getting to know Rachel? Why or why not?

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