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

2. What is Joe Markham's hobby?

3. What does Frank do when he and the Markhams exit his car?

4. What is the name of the firm where Frank works?

5. What job does Frank take after Ann remarries?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Waht was the nature of Frank's relationship with Clair?

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

4. Why did the Markhams choose to relocate to Haddam?

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

6. What is Frank's "Existence Period?"

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Frank relate to Joe Markham? Do they share many of the problems and angst of most men their age? Or are they different in what they are going through? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Frank with Charley O'Dell. What good characteristics does each man have? What are their negative qualities? What does Ann love about each of them?

Essay Topic 3

Frank intends to speak to Paul about the Declaration of Independence and Emerson's SELF-RELIANCE during this weekend. Explain what Frank intends to glean from these documents that might be applicable for Paul. Is Frank hiding behind these documents because he truly believes them or because he cannot find his own words?

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