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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. Where does Nate end up after leaving the hospital?

2. Where is Nate drawn as he wanders the city?

3. After a week of searching for Rachel, what does Nate realize?

4. Who helps Jevy find an Indian village?

5. Who promises the cooperation of Troy's latest mistress, Nicolette?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Rachel say to Nate?

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

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

5. What was Nate doing at the cottage?

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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