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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 routine of all workers.
(b) The city of New York.
(c) The Frank's view of his life and work.
(d) The drab, dull routines that workers inside go through daily.

2. What does April say Europe will do for him?
(a) Give him a taste of life away from New York City and the suburbs of Connecticut.
(b) Save him from the depression into which he is sinking.
(c) Provide him a break from reality.
(d) Provide the correct cultural background for him to find a meaningful life for himself.

3. Why does Frank suddenly stop making love to April?
(a) He does not love her.
(b) He misses Maureen.
(c) He feels guilty.
(d) He goes to shower to scrub off the "second skin" of Maureen Grube.

4. What do Frank and Maureen do after lunch?
(a) They go to Central Park.
(b) They stroll briefly.
(c) They have sex.
(d) They head back to work.

5. What is making a mechanical screeching sound from the backyard?
(a) The car.
(b) The lawnmower.
(c) A chainsaw.
(d) His children's toys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Maureen marry at age eighteen?

2. When Frank sees April do this, what does he do?

3. Why does Frank call Maureen's supervisor at the office?

4. From where is the director who is hired to work with the amateur actors?

5. What does Frank decide to do, regarding Maureen?

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