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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 the name of Frank and Ann's dead son?

2. Paul is taken to the hospital in what city?

3. What does Frank urge Paul to keep?

4. What disappoints Frank about their inn?

5. Why does Ann keep an eye on Frank?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ann respond when Frank tells her Paul wants to come live with him?

2. In what way do Frank and Paul finally begin to connect at the hotel?

3. How does the author indicate that Paul is disappointed often by Frank?

4. How does Frank respond when Charley makes an attempt to be friends?

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

6. How is Paul injured at the Baseball Hall of Fame?

7. What are Ann's intentions for Paul's care?

8. Describe the breakfast experience between Frank and Paul.

9. How does Frank use the metaphor of independence when he talks to Paul about his own life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 intends to speak to Paul about the Declaration of Independence and Emerson's SELF-RELIANCE during this weekend. Explain what Frank intends to glean from these documents that might be applicable for Paul. Is Frank hiding behind these documents because he truly believes them or because he cannot find his own words?

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