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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 topic does Frank intend to talk to Paul about?

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

3. Why does the old woman call the police?

4. According to Frank, buying a home is ____________________________.

5. Who was the owner of the establishment in #74

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Frank believe is the only way Joe and Phyllis will now be happy with their lives?

3. Explain how Frank first meets Karl Bemish?

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

5. What efforts have been made on Paul's behalf to help him get through this difficult period?

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

7. How does Frank's indecisiveness affect any reconciliation with his ex-wife?

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

9. How did Frank help Karl out of his problem at the restaurant?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Frank really knows what love is? Why would he ask the waitress out to dinner just minutes after telling Sally he loved her? What does love mean for Frank? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

It seems as if Frank is able to analyze his thoughts and behaviors when he is driving and he spends a lot of time driving. Why does the author use a vehicle as a vehicle for Frank's exploration of his life?

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