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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On a quiet Sunday morning after their big fight, what does Frank Wheeler do?
(a) He approaches April and tries to apologize once more.
(b) He files for a divorce.
(c) Goes for a drive.
(d) He moves out.

2. When Frank sees April do this, what does he do?
(a) He laughs at her.
(b) He follows her, imploring her wildly to get back into the car.
(c) He hits her back.
(d) He does nothing.

3. Why does Frank try to change the subject?
(a) He senses that this kind of gossip could ruin the entire evening.
(b) He would rather talk about himself.
(c) He is uncomfortable talking about other people.
(d) He does not want to hear about John.

4. About what is the audience disgruntled?
(a) The poor lighting.
(b) The bad performance.
(c) The heat.
(d) The length of the performance.

5. What does Frank finally notice when he tries to apologize to his wife?
(a) She is asleep.
(b) She has left the house.
(c) She has taken a blanket and gone to sleep on the couch downstairs.
(d) She is crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do both April and Frank feel as children?

2. What did April want to do when the relationship became serious?

3. How does Frank feel about April as he makes his way backstage after the curtain comes down?

4. What dooms the performance?

5. Of what does Frank Wheeler catch a glimpse as April acts out her part onstage?

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