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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. What does Frank learn from watching his father's business dealings?

2. Why does Frank enjoy attending a Methodist church?

3. What is "deadheading"?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frank manage to escape the New Orleans police?

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

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

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

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

6. Does Frank feel that he is in any danger of being caught when he begins working as a lawyer?

7. Describe Frank's appearance.

8. 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.

9. How does Frank feel about not being entrusted with any actual legal work?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Frank's "code of honor." What does Frank consider to be moral behavior for himself? What does he consider to be immoral? How do you tell?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think the life of a pilot seems appealing to a teenage boy? What parts of Frank's life as a pilot do you think make him feel accepted and admired? What aspects of his life as a pilot make him feel anxious about getting caught?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the chapter titles for the book. How do the chapter titles develop the tone of Catch Me If You Can? How do the chapter titles reflect Frank's own personality?

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