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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frank get a temporary license to practice medicine in Georgia?

2. How does Frank's father's financial situation change during the first chapter?

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

4. How does Frank prepare to teach sociology courses?

5. What does Frank decide to do after traveling through the western United States?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Do you think that Frank wants to pose as a pilot only because he wants to cash bad checks? Or is there some other reason? Please explain.

3. Describe Frank's appearance.

4. Is Frank well-respected by his new boss in the state's attorney's office?

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

6. First Frank poses as a pilot, then as a pediatrician. Do you see a pattern in his choices of role? Why do you think Frank chooses the roles that he does?

7. How do changes in technology make Frank's con harder to pull off today?

8. How does Frank test his con before actually deadheading on a flight?

9. How does Frank rely on Pan Am to help him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Frank's father is probably the family member who has the most influence on him during his early years, before he runs away from home. How do you think Frank's father affects Frank's choices in life? Support your answer with evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 2

An introvert is someone who tends to be turned inward, who likes to spend a lot of time alone. An extrovert is someone who tends to be turned outward toward other people, who gets charged up by spending time with people. Do you describe Frank as an introvert or an extrovert? Support your answer with details from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Frank's career as a criminal occurs before law enforcement agencies have computers that are linked together. Do you think that Frank is able to commit the same crimes if he starts again today? How do you think technology affects his criminal career?

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