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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 prepare to teach sociology courses?

2. How does Frank handle the questions about his trip to Dallas?

3. How does Frank add to his university lectures?

4. What does Frank's ability to pass the bar exam prove?

5. Where does a deadheading pilot sit on a plane?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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. 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. What changes happen at home while Frank is away at the reformatory?

8. Describe Frank's appearance.

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

10. What skills do you think Frank needs to have in order to pass himself off as a pilot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Frank's tour of Europe with the interns, with his usual practice of deadheading around alone as a fake pilot. How are the two experiences similar and different? Which strategy do you think best suits Frank's character?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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