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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Wheelers drive home?
(a) In silence.
(b) Apologizing.
(c) Yelling.
(d) Crying.

2. Why did Maureen escape to New York City?
(a) So she could make more money.
(b) So she could experience "life."
(c) To be with her husband.
(d) To find a job.

3. Of what is the drab, ugly architecture of the Knox Building in New York City where Frank Wheeler works in sales promotion is an emblem?
(a) The drab, dull routines that workers inside go through daily.
(b) The drab, dull routine of all workers.
(c) The city of New York.
(d) The Frank's view of his life and work.

4. How is April Wheeler introduced?
(a) As a horrible actress and annoying housewife.
(b) As a lonely teenage girl.
(c) As a plain looking, quiet woman.
(d) As a beautiful, poised young woman, possessed of a lot of stage presence.

5. Where does Frank find temporary solace?
(a) In a strong drink.
(b) In Maureen, a secretary at work.
(c) In the quiet of the backyard.
(d) In reading the Sunday comics to his children.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a rage, what does April do?

2. How does April respond to Frank?

3. What does Frank say suburbanites leave in a fog of denial?

4. How does Frank finds April?

5. With what does Frank Wheeler awaken?

(see the answer key)

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