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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Frank Bascombe's profession?
(a) Law
(b) Real estate
(c) Education
(d) Finance

2. What does Frank have difficulty finding this night?
(a) A good cup of coffee
(b) A motel room
(c) A gas station
(d) A cigarette machine

3. What is the name of Larry McLeod's wife?
(a) Ann Marie
(b) Barbara
(c) Betty
(d) Bootsie

4. Where does Frank plan to take Paul?
(a) Kennebunkport
(b) Disney World
(c) Six Flags
(d) Basketball and Baseball Halls of Fame

5. How does Frank know that Larry McLeod is at home?
(a) His stereo is on
(b) He hears a toilet flush
(c) He sees him in the backyard
(d) His car is there

Short Answer Questions

1. How many messages does Frank have when he stops to check?

2. What is the name of Frank's editorial?

3. With whom is Frank going on a trip over the holiday weekend?

4. What season is it when the story begins?

5. From what state do the Markhams come?

Short Essay Questions

1. What efforts have been made on Paul's behalf to help him get through this difficult period?

2. How did Frank fill his time during his Existence Period?

3. Why are Joe and Phyllis conflicted on the Houlihan house?

4. How did Frank help Karl out of his problem at the restaurant?

5. How does Frank's indecisiveness affect any reconciliation with his ex-wife?

6. Explain how Frank first meets Karl Bemish?

7. Why does Frank resent the lower class tourists in the area?

8. What are Frank's thoughts about Sally as he drives toward Connecticut?

9. What impact does Frank think falling property values have on a town?

10. Explain what Frank means by the "realty dreads"?

(see the answer keys)

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