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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. With whom had Frank gone on night fishing excursions not too far from Sally's beach house?
(a) Sally
(b) Paul
(c) The Lewis twins
(d) Divorced Men's Club

2. What item did Paul steal recently?
(a) Beer
(b) Condoms
(c) Cigarettes
(d) Watch

3. What does Frank call the time he is living now?
(a) Best Time of His Life Period
(b) Waiting to Check out Period
(c) Existence Period
(d) The Best is Yet to Come Period

4. What club did Frank join upon returning to Haddam?
(a) Red Man Club
(b) The Rotary
(c) Toastmasters
(d) Book Club

5. Why does Sally call Frank "a wife's dream?"
(a) He takes out the trash
(b) He doesn't snore
(c) He is sensitive
(d) He buys jewelry

Short Answer Questions

1. From what state do the Markhams come?

2. In what city does the story begin?

3. What is Frank donating to the Fourth of July festival?

4. What does Frank find on the bedside table in his room at Sally's beach house?

5. What type of house is the new listing that Frank shows the Markhams?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the setting for the book.

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

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

6. How does Ann inadvertently reveal her remaining feelings for Frank?

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

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

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

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

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