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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 helps Jevy find an Indian village?

2. Why does the lawsuit go forward?

3. Why does Snead not mind that his work will be difficult?

4. What does Nate know about Snead's testimony?

5. What strikes Nate about the Indian village?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Nate doing at the cottage?

2. What did the lawyers fighting the will do about the sanity examination?

3. Who did Nate think he saw when he was sick and what did he feel about it?

4. What did Rachel tell Nate when she returned to the village?

5. What did working five days on the Phelan will in the city prove to Nate's satisfaction?

6. How was Nate feeling physically as he journeyed back to civilization and what did he find out?

7. What did Nate tell Josh on the drive from the airport?

8. Why did Josh want to speak to Nate and why was it impossible?

9. What was Nate's room like in the hospital and what kind of care did he receive?

10. What did Rex decide to do about his understanding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In his delirium, Nate was convinced that Rachel had come to visit him. He heard her voice, saw her face, and was reassured that he would not succumb to this illness. Rachel seemed to know that God had planned a future for Nate. He returned to sleep and awoke after the fever broke.

1. Do you think Rachel actually visited Nate while he was delirious? Why or why not?

2. Do you think it is possible that Rachel knew Nate was ill and actually visited him in spirit to heal him? Why or why not?

3. Why do you think Nate focused on a woman, Rachel, he barely knew while he was ill?

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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