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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Markhams do with the information about the new listing?
(a) Give approval
(b) Ask questions
(c) Create obstacles
(d) Reject it

2. What topic does Frank intend to talk to Paul about?
(a) Responsibility
(b) Sex
(c) Justice
(d) Independence

3. What model car does Frank drive?
(a) Prius
(b) Crown Victoria
(c) Grand Am
(d) Prelude

4. To the Markhams, the idea of having so much in common with the rest of society is ____________.
(a) Surprising
(b) Comforting
(c) Validating
(d) Depressing

5. What is Frank donating to the Fourth of July festival?
(a) Chairs
(b) Hot dogs and root beer
(c) Raffle prizes
(d) Tents

Short Answer Questions

1. On what do Paul's thoughts compulsively dwell these days?

2. What season is it when the story begins?

3. What is Frank Bascombe's profession?

4. What was Frank's former career?

5. Why are the Markhams in such a low state?

(see the answer key)

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