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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 model car does Frank drive?

2. Where is Frank headed after he leaves Sally's?

3. What subject do Frank and Joe discuss unrelated to real estate?

4. What does Frank lament these days regarding Haddam?

5. To the Markhams, the idea of having so much in common with the rest of society is ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Frank's philosophy for buying rental properties?

2. Why does Frank offer up one of his rental properties to the Markhams?

3. How does Ann inadvertently reveal her remaining feelings for Frank?

4. What efforts have been made on Paul's behalf to help him get through this difficult period?

5. What does Frank believe is the only way Joe and Phyllis will now be happy with their lives?

6. What does Ann tell Frank about Paul's latest infraction?

7. What impact does Frank think falling property values have on a town?

8. What is Frank's "Existence Period?"

9. Waht was the nature of Frank's relationship with Clair?

10. Why did the Markhams choose to relocate to Haddam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Clair Devane represent for Frank? Why is her tragic death so symbolic? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Frank really knows what love is? Why would he ask the waitress out to dinner just minutes after telling Sally he loved her? What does love mean for Frank? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The characters in the story have a difficult time diving below the surface to get to their real feelings about anything? Cite examples where the author had opportunities to really do some character exploration but drew back intentionally.

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