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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 job did Frank quit two years after his divorce?
(a) Electrician
(b) Lawyer
(c) Sports writer
(d) Retail manager

2. Who is the owner of the home Frank is showing to the Markhams?
(a) Tom Hanrahan
(b) Ted Hanson
(c) Ted Houlihan
(d) Marc Doherty

3. What was the former name of the establishment in #73?
(a) Ruby's by the Road
(b) Birch Beer Depot
(c) Dog & Suds Root Beer
(d) Waco Taco Stand

4. What subject do Frank and Joe discuss unrelated to real estate?
(a) NASCAR
(b) Decision-making
(c) Kids
(d) Career changes

5. What type of house is the new listing that Frank shows the Markhams?
(a) Farmhouse
(b) Ranch
(c) Split Level
(d) Townhouse

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the things Frank must take care of before leaving on the weekend trip?

2. Where does Frank plan to take Paul?

3. What does Frank do when he and the Markhams exit his car?

4. What does the old woman do when Frank attempts to collect rent from the McLeods?

5. In what city does the story begin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did the Markhams choose to relocate to Haddam?

3. What things must Frank attend to before heading out of town for his trip with Paul?

4. What advice does Frank try to give Joe?

5. Why does Frank offer up one of his rental properties to the Markhams?

6. Explain how Frank first meets Karl Bemish?

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

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

9. Describe the setting for the book.

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

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