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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Frank finds himself looking through Vicki's bag or purse at the hotel. What is he looking for?
(a) A cell phone.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A tissue.
(d) A picture.

2. What is the weather like in Detroit this holiday weekend?
(a) Blizzard.
(b) Severe fog.
(c) Winter storm.
(d) Thunderstorm.

3. What did X find that caused X to end the marriage?
(a) Lipstick.
(b) Dirty collar.
(c) Letters.
(d) Phone number.

4. How does Frank feel prior to the meeting with the football player in Detroit?
(a) Confused.
(b) Excited.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Angry.

5. Where does Frank find Vicki waiting for him when he arrives at her condo?
(a) Inside her condo.
(b) Outside her car.
(c) Inside her car.
(d) Outside her condo.

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

7. What branch of the military did Frank enlist in?
(a) Army.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Marines.
(d) Navy.

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

9. Where does "The Sportswriter" by Richard Ford open?
(a) In a bar.
(b) In Detroit.
(c) In a cemetery.
(d) In Haddam.

10. What does the football player say he does not expect big things from?
(a) His work.
(b) Players he motivates.
(c) The way he motivates people.
(d) Law school.

11. What university did Frank attend for a short time?
(a) Southern California.
(b) Notre Dame.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Nebraska.

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

13. What does Frank's wife do for a living?
(a) Sportswriter.
(b) Fiction writer.
(c) Golf instructor.
(d) Golf professional.

14. What does Vicki have to drink at the hotel?
(a) Water.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Juice.
(d) Beer.

15. What or who leaves Vicki pessimistic about the future at the hotel in Detroit?
(a) A self-help book.
(b) The trip.
(c) The hotel.
(d) Frank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion does the football player evoke from Frank during their meeting?

2. As a result of his accident, what has the football player Frank is interviewing become?

3. What did Vicki and Frank plan to do while in Detroit but do not get the opportunity?

4. What type of novel is "The Sportswriter"?

5. Who or what was ultimately responsible for ending Frank's marriage?

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