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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 Frank have difficulty finding this night?

2. What model car does Frank drive?

3. What job did Frank quit two years after his divorce?

4. Who does Joe admit to Frank that he has called recently?

5. What does the man in #94 think Frank is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the beginning of Frank's Existence Period.

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

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

4. What advice does Frank try to give Joe?

5. Who are the Markhams?

6. Why are Joe and Phyllis conflicted on the Houlihan house?

7. What are Frank's thoughts about Sally as he drives toward Connecticut?

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

9. How did Frank fill his time during his Existence Period?

10. How does Frank get into the real estate business?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Frank seems to really enjoy the Fourth of July holiday. Explain what the holiday encompasses for most people. What does it mean for Frank? What does it mean for Sally?

Essay Topic 2

Frank intends to speak to Paul about the Declaration of Independence and Emerson's SELF-RELIANCE during this weekend. Explain what Frank intends to glean from these documents that might be applicable for Paul. Is Frank hiding behind these documents because he truly believes them or because he cannot find his own words?

Essay Topic 3

Frank seems like a really likable guy. Why do you think his relationships with women do not last? What do you think Frank really wants from relationships? From his life?

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