The Sportswriter Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Sportswriter Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Paul?
(a) Frank's son.
(b) Frank's colleague.
(c) A member of the Divorced Men Club.
(d) Frank's deceased son.

2. What happened to the football player as a result of the accident?
(a) Paralyzed in the hospital.
(b) Confined to a wheelchair.
(c) Short hospital stay.
(d) Nothing (no injuries).

3. What did Frank plan on surprising Vicki with after the conclusion of his trip with a group of guys?
(a) A visit and conversation.
(b) Dinner.
(c) A gift.
(d) A movie.

4. How is Frank's ex-wife best described as?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Content.
(d) Happy.

5. Inside Vicki's wallet, Frank sees a picture. Who does Frank think is in the picture?
(a) Vicki's ex-husband.
(b) Vicki's uncle.
(c) Vicki's father.
(d) Vicki's brother.

6. After Vicki finds Frank looking in her purse at the hotel, what is Frank worried Vicki will do?
(a) Never speak to him again.
(b) Break up with him.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Beat him up.

7. How does Frank really want to feel for the football player as he listens to him during the meeting?
(a) Excited.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sad.
(d) Pity.

8. What does Paul have when he comes outside his house in Chapter 4?
(a) A homing pigeon.
(b) Easter decorations.
(c) Trash.
(d) Pepsi cola.

9. Why do Frank and Vicki travel together?
(a) Business trip.
(b) Weekend getaway.
(c) Sightseeing.
(d) All answers are correct.

10. Who does Frank call from the hotel?
(a) Walter.
(b) X.
(c) Wade.
(d) The football player.

11. What type of conversation does Frank remember having with a friend while he watches Vicki on the plane trip to Detroit?
(a) Sad.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Weird.
(d) Uncomfortable.

12. What does Vicki insist on buying at the airport?
(a) Flight insurance.
(b) Gift.
(c) Drink.
(d) Nothing.

13. What is something that Frank's ex-wife can live without?
(a) Men.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Their two children.
(d) Frank.

14. What does Frank tell Vicki at the hotel?
(a) He is glad she is there.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He wants to make love.
(d) Nothing.

15. What emotion does the football player evoke from Frank during their meeting?
(a) Pity.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did X find that caused X to end the marriage?

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

3. What does Frank do when he gets to the hotel?

4. In what mood does Frank find Vicki when he returns to the hotel after interviewing the football player?

5. What disease did Frank's son have?

(see the answer keys)

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