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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 manage to keep track of the information he collects?

2. What explanation does Frank give the state's attorney's office for his decision to stop working as a pilot?

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

4. What does Frank give as his address when he stays at hotels?

5. How does Frank prove that he really is employed by Pan Am?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. Looking back on his pilot con as he writes the book, do you think that Frank regrets his actions? Why or why not?

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

4. Why do you think that Frank is concerned when the pilot of the flight he is on does not let him listen to conversations with the tower on a courtesy headset?

5. Why do you think Frank thinks it is important never to wear his uniform around his apartment building?

6. Frank manages to avoid being caught for several years. Imagine, though, that he is caught. How do you think he is caught earlier? How much of his good fortune is luck and how much is skill?

7. Describe Frank's appearance.

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

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

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

Choose two of Frank's friends, and write an essay comparing and contrasting their roles in his life. Choose two friends who play very similar roles, like Monique and Rosalie. Or write about friends who play opposite roles, like Cheryl and Rosalie. Or, write about two characters who have a balanced set of similarities and differences, like O'Riley and Frank's father.

Essay Topic 2

Choose two of Frank's cons and write a comparison/contrast essay about them. Explain what makes each con work, and what role Frank plays in each.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Frank able to forge so many checks? Describe his methods. Then reflect on how banks might be able to protect themselves against other con artists using Frank Abegnale's methodology. Explain what strategies you think banks and other financial institutions are able to use to protect themselves.

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