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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, "Put Out an APB - Frank Abagnale Has Escaped!".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frank decide to do to make it possible for him to cash more bad checks?
(a) He decides to open a new account in a different bank.
(b) He decides to forge some new identification.
(c) He decides to pose as an airline pilot.
(d) He decides to go to more places where he is not known.

2. Why can't the American Consulate intervene on Frank's behalf?
(a) Because Frank also commits crimes in the United States.
(b) Because Frank commits the crimes for which he is tried.
(c) Because Frank is not behaving well in prison.
(d) Because Frank is being treated exactly like the French prisoners.

3. What technology, which does not exist at the time, might have stopped Frank's crime spree?
(a) Computer networking.
(b) Pagers.
(c) Video surveillance cameras.
(d) Cell phones.

4. How does Frank describe Rosalie?
(a) Easy to manipulate.
(b) Desperate for attention.
(c) Loyal and honest.
(d) Dishonest and unfaithful.

5. Why does Frank decide to start forging large corporate checks?
(a) He has a grudge against Pan Am and wants to hurt the company.
(b) The criminal penalty is the same whether he passes a phony check for $100 or $5000.
(c) His expenses get larger and he needs more money.
(d) It is easier to forge a corporate check than a personal check.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frank find out what a "blue baby" is?

2. If Frank gets a regular job, which of the following professions do you think he is best suited for?

3. What does NOT make Frank nervous the first time he deadheads on a flight?

4. Why does Frank want to deadhead on a flight out of New York City?

5. How does Frank's father's financial situation change during the first chapter?

(see the answer key)

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