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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. How does Frank view the Markhams at this point?

2. What does Frank call the time he is living now?

3. Where does Frank pick up prospective home buyers, Joe and Phyllis Markham?

4. What model car does Frank drive?

5. Where does Frank plan to take Paul?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why did the Markhams choose to relocate to Haddam?

7. Explain the beginning of Frank's Existence Period.

8. What are Frank's thoughts about Sally as he drives toward Connecticut?

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

10. What does Frank do immediately after Ann remarries?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Frank with Charley O'Dell. What good characteristics does each man have? What are their negative qualities? What does Ann love about each of them?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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