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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 avoid being caught when the bank figures out that his check is phony?

2. What is one way in which Frank is treated differently in Sweden than he is in France?

3. What does Monique ask Frank to do when she breaks up with him?

4. What feature of a Boston airport gives Frank an idea for another con?

5. Why can't the American Consulate intervene on Frank's behalf?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frank obtain a flight crew?

2. Why does O'Riley think that Frank must be 500 miles away when he hears that Frank makes bail?

3. How does Frank's plan to fill his account number in on a stack of deposit slips from the bank differ from his usual schemes?

4. Why do you think that Frank chooses not to tell his grandparents that he is living in Montpellier?

5. Why does Frank decide to take his criminal activities to the next level, and steal more money than he is taking before?

6. Why do you think that Frank stops using Papa Lavalier's printing shop?

7. How does Frank's background as a fake airline pilot help him to escape when he is extradited to the United States?

8. How do you think Frank feels when he meets the Swedish police officers?

9. What do you think is Frank's opinion of women?

10. When and why does Frank make an exception to his policy of never defrauding individuals?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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