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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. Where do Frank's ex-wife and two children live?

2. What happened to Clair a few weeks ago?

3. What does Phyllis tell Frank that she has not yet told Joe?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frank do immediately after Ann remarries?

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

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

4. What advice does Frank try to give Joe?

5. What is Frank's philosophy for buying rental properties?

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

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

8. Explain how Frank first meets Karl Bemish?

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

10. Who are the Markhams?

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 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

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.

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