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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What explanation does Frank give the state's attorney's office for his decision to stop working as a pilot?
(a) He explains that he never really works for Pan Am.
(b) He says that he is furloughed because of personnel cutbacks.
(c) He says that flying does not present him with enough of a challenge.
(d) He explains that he wants to settle down and work in one location.

2. Why doesn't Frank move back to New Orleans when his girlfriend is transferred?
(a) He likes Atlanta better than New Orleans.
(b) He does not really like his girlfriend that well.
(c) He is afraid the police are still looking for him there.
(d) He does not want to leave his job as a doctor.

3. What kind of a deal does Frank make with the gas station attendant?
(a) He charges tires, but sells them back to the gas station for less than they are worth.
(b) He uses his credit card to pay back the money he owes.
(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.

4. What does Frank do when he is released from the police station in New Orleans?
(a) He decides to stay with a girlfriend in New Orleans.
(b) He buys a plane ticket to Atlanta.
(c) He goes home to New York City.
(d) He deadheads to Atlanta.

5. What does Frank's ability to pass the bar exam prove?
(a) It is easy to cheat on the bar exam.
(b) Frank should stay in his job as an attorney.
(c) Anyone can be a lawyer.
(d) He is smart enough to finish school and get a good job.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Frank earn the respect of the hospital's interns?

3. How does Frank avoid blowing his cover while he is working at the hospital?

4. What incident scares Frank into thinking about resigning?

5. Why does Frank later realize that it is just as well that he leaves Atlanta when he does?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Frank feel safe perpetuating his scams? Why do you think he is not more worried about being caught?

2. Does Frank manage to fool everyone in his new position as a lawyer?

3. How does his job as a doctor fit into Frank's plans for living in Atlanta?

4. Describe Frank's method for finding out the things he needs to know.

5. What is the overall tone of Chapter One, "The Fledgling"?

6. Why does Frank need money in order to pursue his interest in girls?

7. Do you think that Frank's con works today? Why or why not?

8. What is Frank's pattern of preparing himself for a new role?

9. Why do you think Frank gives different names to different stewardesses?

10. How does Frank's father feel about Frank?

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