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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. How does Frank find a place to stay after he runs away?
(a) He convinces a friend's parents that he is an orphan.
(b) He becomes homeless and has to live on the streets.
(c) He puts his apartment rent on his credit card bill.
(d) He forges checks to pay for hotel rooms.

2. What does Frank learn from watching his father's business dealings?
(a) Businessmen never drink while they work.
(b) Alcohol encourages businessmen to make deals.
(c) It is easy to con a businessman.
(d) Alcohol and business do not mix.

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

4. Why does Frank pretend to be a representative of Carib Air?
(a) To get a pilot's uniform.
(b) To get a sample I.D. card made.
(c) To get a pilot's license made.
(d) To deadhead on a flight.

5. How do the bill collector and Frank's father react when they find out he is running up thousands of dollars in charges that he cannot pay?
(a) They are understanding.
(b) They are distraught.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They are disbelieving.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Frank affected by his parents' divorce?

2. From the tone of the first chapter, how does Frank feels about the choices he makes?

3. Why does Frank leave his $1.50/hour job?

4. What does Frank tell the Pan Am stores clerk about what happens to his wings and hat emblem?

5. What event in his personal life serves as the trigger for Frank to become a juvenile delinquent?

(see the answer key)

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