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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 Nate probably have?

2. To where does Nate retreat for time to think?

3. Who is trying to enlist the aid of other expert witnesses who could refute the testimony of the first panel?

4. What does Rex do that his other siblings do not?

5. What does Nate tell Josh?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What news does Welly bring to Valdir and what does he do about it?

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

4. What did Nate want to do to get away following the Phelan heir depositions? Why does he want to do it? How well does he think it will work?

5. Why did Hark meet with the other Phelan heir lawyers and what happened at the meeting?

6. How did Nate score the first point in the dispositions?

7. What did Neva tell Nate about the last time she spoke with Rachel? What did Nate believe about Rachel and what did he find odd?

8. Why did Josh meet with Judge Wycliff and what did he tell him? What was the Judge's response?

9. What happened when Nate was admitted to the hospital for the second time?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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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