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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 is very greedy and dreams of having many possessions.
(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 likes to follow the rules and play by the book.

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

3. What does Frank do if he suspects the police are starting to catch up with him?
(a) He asks around to find out if anyone is looking for him.
(b) He deadheads to another city.
(c) He gets a legitimate job for a while.
(d) He stays with a girlfriend for a few days.

4. Why doesn't Frank worry that the hotels may call the police?
(a) He is certain that as a juvenile, he cannot be charged.
(b) He thinks that he is several steps ahead of the police.
(c) He feels sure that his crimes are small compared to others they must solve.
(d) He is certain he leaves no trail for police to follow.

5. How does Frank get his pilot's license?
(a) He buys one from a company that prints licenses.
(b) He steals one from a pilot and adds his own name.
(c) He has a plaque made and then has the plaque copied.
(d) He forges one himself using a typewriter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What con does Frank commit at the very beginning of the book?

2. Why does Frank think he doesn't get in much trouble if he is caught?

3. Why does Frank pretend to be a representative of Carib Air?

4. 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?

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

(see the answer key)

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