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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. From what state do the Markhams come?
(a) New York
(b) New Hampshire
(c) Vermont
(d) Connecticut

2. Who resides in the area of town where Frank has his two rental properties?
(a) Upper-class Hispanic families
(b) Middle- to upper-class black families
(c) Middle-class Hispanic families
(d) Middle-class white families

3. Where do Frank's ex-wife and two children live?
(a) New York
(b) Groton, CT
(c) Deep River, CT
(d) Boston, MA

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

5. Sally Caldwell's husband returned from the Vietnam War and __________________________.
(a) Changed careers
(b) Re-enlisted in the army
(c) Packed his bags and vanished
(d) Went back to college

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Frank quit two years after his divorce?

2. What does Joe Markham tell Frank when Frank returns his phone message?

3. Who is Clair Devane?

4. What does Frank think of as he lies in the motel room?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Frank's "Existence Period?"

2. Describe the setting for the book.

3. Who are the Markhams?

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

5. What is Joe's state of mind regarding his ability to make decisions properly right now?

6. What is the nature of Paul's troubles with the law?

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

8. Explain the beginning of Frank's Existence Period.

9. What did Frank do in the period after his divorce?

10. What type of landlord does Frank try to be?

(see the answer keys)

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