The Sportswriter Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. What has become a ritual for Frank and X?

Frank and his ex-wife X meet every year at their son's Ralph grave. Ralph died from Reye's Syndrome, so each year early in the morning on his birthday, it has become a ritual for Frank and X to meet there.

2. What has X done since her divorce with Frank?

X is doing well and getting on with her life. She is working at a local golf course as a golf pro. X dates the rich men who use her services.

3. Does Frank think X can go on with her life without getting married?

Frank wonders if X will ever get married. In fact, when she arrives Frank and X discuss this. Frank and X both think marriage is something she can live without in her life now.

4. How is Frank handling his divorce...
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