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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Frank pick up prospective home buyers, Joe and Phyllis Markham?

2. Who is Vonda Lusk?

3. How many messages does Frank have when he stops to check in?

4. What is the name of Larry McLeod's wife?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What type of landlord does Frank try to be?

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

6. Who are the Markhams?

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

8. Explain the beginning of Frank's Existence Period.

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

10. What are the circumstances of Karl's ownership of the roadside restaurant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Frank's relationship with Sally at the beginning of the book? What is the state of their relationship at the end of the book? Do you think Sally really loves Frank? Do you think Frank loves Sally? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Frank seems like a really likable guy. Why do you think his relationships with women do not last? What do you think Frank really wants from relationships? From his life?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Paul is exhibiting such destructive behavior both towards himself and towards others? What are his underlying reasons for acting out? Do you think he has gone too far in trying to gain attention? Explain.

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