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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 the old woman who calls the police on Frank?

2. How many messages does Frank have when he stops to check in?

3. What is Frank thinking about on this morning?

4. Who is the tenant Frank hopes to collect rent from today?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Ann tell Frank about Paul's latest infraction?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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