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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 is Vonda Lusk?

2. What does Frank notice about the woman across the street?

3. What had a group of kids thrown at Frank a few weeks ago?

4. What did Frank hope when he returned to Haddam?

5. On what do Paul's thoughts compulsively dwell these days?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who are the Markhams?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Frank do immediately after Ann remarries?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Markhams. What are their physical characteristics? What are their personality traits? What is the state of their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting for the book. Why do you think the author used this setting? Could the story have taken place in any other location or time period? Explain.

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