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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. Who does Joe admit to Frank that he has called recently?

2. Where is the new house listing that Frank wants to show the Markhams?

3. Who is the old woman who calls the police on Frank?

4. Joe tells Frank that he doesn't know the difference between a good decision and __________________ anymore.

5. What topic does Frank intend to talk to Paul about?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the setting for the book.

6. Who are the Markhams?

7. What advice does Frank try to give Joe?

8. Explain how Frank first meets Karl Bemish?

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

10. How does Frank get into the real estate business?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in the story have a difficult time diving below the surface to get to their real feelings about anything? Cite examples where the author had opportunities to really do some character exploration but drew back intentionally.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Frank's Existence Period. What does he mean by this term? What does he do during this period? How long has it lasted? Is he comfortable with it?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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