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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, "The Pilot".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impression might a reader form about Frank's character from the first chapter?
(a) He likes to follow the rules and play by the book.
(b) He does not like to have to think anything through.
(c) He likes to find creative ways to avoid following the rules.
(d) He is very greedy and dreams of having many possessions.

2. What kind of a deal does Frank make with the gas station attendant?
(a) He uses his credit card to pay back the money he owes.
(b) He charges tires, but sells them back to the gas station for less than they are worth.
(c) He uses his gas card to buy groceries and other items as well as gas.
(d) He works to pay for gas instead of paying for it with his credit card.

3. How does Frank feel about being sent to reform school?
(a) He likes the reform school better than living at home.
(b) He uses it as a chance to learn more about being a con artist.
(c) He feels it is unfair because his father forgives him.
(d) He feels angry and tries to escape.

4. How does Frank's father's financial situation change during the first chapter?
(a) He goes from being a businessman to being a postal clerk.
(b) He rises from his job as a postal clerk to become a businessman.
(c) He leaves his job as a businessman and becomes a politician.
(d) He loses his job and is unemployed.

5. Why does Frank think he doesn't get in much trouble if he is caught?
(a) He does not realize what he does is illegal.
(b) He does not committed a violent crime.
(c) He does not steal very much money.
(d) He is still a juvenile.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frank's father react to his reversal in fortune?

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

3. How does Frank get a Pan Am uniform?

4. How does Frank find a place to stay after he runs away?

5. How does Frank get his pilot's license?

(see the answer key)

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