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

2. What job does Frank take after Ann remarries?
(a) Real estate agent
(b) Restaurant manager
(c) Marina manager
(d) Stock analyst

3. Why are the Markhams in such a low state?
(a) They cannot afford any houses they like
(b) They have lost their jobs
(c) Their stocks have bottomed out
(d) Their marriage is on the rocks

4. How many messages does Frank have when he stops to check in?
(a) 3
(b) 7
(c) 5
(d) 13

5. With whom is Frank going on a trip over the holiday weekend?
(a) His neighbor, Vinny
(b) His son, Paul
(c) His girlfriend, Sally
(d) His brother, Jack

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Frank's former career?

2. What does Ann inadvertently call Frank before hanging up the phone?

3. Frank moved from New York to ____________.

4. From what state do the Markhams come?

5. Who does Joe admit to Frank that he has called recently?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What physical problems has Paul been experiencing during this troubled time?

3. What does Frank believe is the only way Joe and Phyllis will now be happy with their lives?

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

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

6. What is Frank's philosophy for buying rental properties?

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

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

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

10. Describe the setting for the book.

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