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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 transportation arrangements have Ann made to transport Paul?

2. What does Paul do when Frank gets out of the car at a scenic spot?

3. What does Ann promise Frank as Paul is loaded onto the helicopter?

4. What is the only thing that Frank and Charley have in common?

5. What subject does Frank try to interest Paul in as they drive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ann tell Frank about what Paul had done to Charley yesterday?

2. Why does seeing a copy of his novel at the hotel make Frank feel sad?

3. How does the author indicate that Paul is disappointed often by Frank?

4. What is Frank's conflicted position regarding getting back together with Ann?

5. How does Frank use the metaphor of independence when he talks to Paul about his own life?

6. What does Frank learn is the outcome of the possibility of the Markhams buying the Houlihan house?

7. How do Frank and Ann bond momentarily over Paul's injury?

8. Describe the breakfast experience between Frank and Paul.

9. How does Ann respond when Frank tells her Paul wants to come live with him?

10. How does Ann respond when Frank calls to tell her about Paul's accident?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Richard Ford is a writer from Mississippi. Can you discern any Southern attributes in his style? In his content? In his characters? Explain why or why not.

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