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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 Mr. Toby?

2. What disappoints Paul about the weekend?

3. What does Paul do when Frank gets out of the car at a scenic spot?

4. What do Frank and Paul find when they take a walk?

5. What does Paul do to a passing parade of Shriners?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Irv tell Frank about his memories of their life?

2. Describe the stilted conversation between Frank and Paul in the car.

3. Who is Char?

4. Describe the breakfast experience between Frank and Paul.

5. How do Frank and Ann bond momentarily over Paul's injury?

6. How does Frank escape the pain of Paul's accident--at least in his head?

7. What do Frank and Paul do after they reach their hotel for the night?

8. What is Frank's conflicted position regarding getting back together with Ann?

9. What is the scenario between Frank and Paul as Paul is being wheeled out to the helicopter?

10. How does Ann respond when Frank calls to tell her about Paul's accident?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Frank realizes that he made big mistakes by letting his marriage dissolve and he now tries to do good in his life to make up for it. What good does Frank do for his family now? What good does he do for other people? Cite some examples.

Essay Topic 3

Frank seems like a really likable guy. Why do you think his relationships with women do not last? What do you think Frank really wants from relationships? From his life?

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