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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 is one of the things Frank must take care of before leaving on the weekend trip?

2. Who is Charley O'Dell?

3. What does Frank plan to do now that he has some extra time this afternoon?

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

5. Sally Caldwell's husband returned from the Vietnam War and __________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is the nature of Paul's troubles with the law?

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

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

10. What advice does Frank try to give Joe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is Frank's relationship with Sally at the beginning of the book? What is the state of their relationship at the end of the book? Do you think Sally really loves Frank? Do you think Frank loves Sally? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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