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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 does the old woman ask Frank as he is leaving?

2. Who is Clair Devane?

3. What does Ann inadvertently call Frank before hanging up the phone?

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

5. What is Frank surprised to find that Karl has at the restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Frank do immediately after Ann remarries?

3. What efforts have been made on Paul's behalf to help him get through this difficult period?

4. What impact does Frank think falling property values have on a town?

5. Who are the Markhams?

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

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

10. Describe the setting for the book.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Clair Devane represent for Frank? Why is her tragic death so symbolic? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Frank seems to really enjoy the Fourth of July holiday. Explain what the holiday encompasses for most people. What does it mean for Frank? What does it mean for Sally?

Essay Topic 3

Richard Ford is a writer from Mississippi. Can you discern any Southern attributes in his style? In his content? In his characters? Explain why or why not.

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