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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 does Frank think when his thoughts turn to the Markhams this morning?
(a) He knows they're perpetual lookers
(b) He wishes them ill
(c) He hopes they return to Vermont
(d) He hopes they buy the farmhouse

2. What does Irv tell Frank that Frank represents in his life?
(a) Continuity
(b) Relativity
(c) Synchronicity
(d) Aggravation

3. Who does Frank call in lieu of making business phone calls?
(a) Sally
(b) Cathy
(c) Constance
(d) Ann

4. In what industry does Irv work?
(a) Technology
(b) Flight simulator
(c) Tool and die
(d) Education

5. Who is Irv considering taking as his third wife?
(a) Erma
(b) Elsie
(c) Ellie
(d) Ellen

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Frank and Paul encounter at the Baseball Hall of Fame?

2. What does Paul do when Frank gets out of the car at a scenic spot?

3. What does Frank learn when he calls Ted Houlihan?

4. What does Frank think of Dr. Burris momentarily?

5. What is the doctor's recommendation for Paul?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe "The Shoot-Out."

2. What is the scenario between Frank and Paul as Paul is being wheeled out to the helicopter?

3. How does Frank escape the pain of Paul's accident--at least in his head?

4. What does Frank learn about Paul's condition at the hospital?

5. What is Frank's conflicted position regarding getting back together with Ann?

6. What does Frank learn is the outcome of the possibility of the Markhams buying the Houlihan house?

7. Describe the breakfast experience between Frank and Paul.

8. How does the author indicate that Paul is disappointed often by Frank?

9. What do Frank and Paul do after they reach their hotel for the night?

10. What are Ann's intentions for Paul's care?

(see the answer keys)

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