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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. When Paul goes out to explore, what does Frank do?
(a) Orders dinner
(b) Calls Sally
(c) Has a few drinks
(d) Takes a nap

2. According to Paul, what is "the one thing you can do that's truly unique to you and that society can't affect in any way?"
(a) Snoring
(b) Coughing
(c) Laughing
(d) Sneezing

3. How does Frank characterize Irv and himself?
(a) Bitter enemies
(b) The best of buddies
(c) Ships passing in the night
(d) Long lost friends

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

5. Frank muses about ____________ and wonders if it would have given Ann and him a different path.
(a) Counseling
(b) Religion
(c) A Volvo
(d) A different career

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank leave with Mr. Tanks' moving van the next morning?

2. What kind of car had Paul crashed the night before?

3. Who does Frank call in lieu of making business phone calls?

4. What does Paul ask Frank if he remembers from Paul's childhood?

5. What is Frank's chief goal upon arriving in Deep River?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Irv tell Frank about his memories of their life?

3. Why does seeing a copy of his novel at the hotel make Frank feel sad?

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

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

6. Describe the breakfast experience between Frank and Paul.

7. How does Ann respond when Frank tells her Paul wants to come live with him?

8. In what way do Frank and Paul finally begin to connect at the hotel?

9. Describe the stilted conversation between Frank and Paul in the car.

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

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