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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 is the name of the Mayflower moving van man Frank meets at the motel parking lot?

2. In what city does the story begin?

3. What does the man in #94 think Frank is?

4. How old is Frank's son?

5. Where did Frank go after his move to the location in #56?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Sally Caldwell and how did Frank meet her?

5. Who are the Markhams?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

Every marriage that is represented or noted in the book is a fragmented one. Do you think the author is trying to make a statement about married life in America? Explain.

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