The Sportswriter | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. Where does "The Sportswriter" by Richard Ford open?

In a cemetery.

2. At the beginning of "The Sportswriter," who does Frank meet early in the morning?

X.

3. Why is Frank meeting with someone early in the morning?

It is his son's birthday.

4. Meeting early in the morning with this person has become what for Frank?

A ritual.

5. What disease did Frank's son have?

Reye's Syndrome.

6. What type of man is Frank?

Lonely.

7. How does Frank speak with his ex-wife?

Like a close friend.

8. Frank has accepted what about his divorce?

It was his fault.

9. What does Frank do for a living?

Sportswriter.

10. What does Frank's wife do for a living?

Golf professional.

11. What is something that Frank's ex-wife can live without?

Marriage.

12. How is Frank's ex-wife best described as?

Happy.

13. Who is Frank's ex-wife...
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