View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "Fly a Crooked Sky".

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. How does Frank's father react to his reversal in fortune?
(a) He does not care one way or the other.
(b) He is determined to turn things around.
(c) He is broken by it.
(d) He is philosophical about it.

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

4. Why does Frank leave his $1.50/hour job?
(a) He hopes to find a job where he meets more girls.
(b) He does not like working for a living.
(c) He is afraid his boss finds out he is forging checks.
(d) He cannot live on that amount of money.

5. Why does Frank's plan work?
(a) Because it relies on the kindness of strangers.
(b) Because it is so simple.
(c) Because it is impossible to detect.
(d) Because it is so brazen.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Frank when he leaves home?

3. What is "deadheading"?

4. Who is the first victim of Frank's cons?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 365 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample