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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 frustrates Frank as he waits for Ann to arrive?

2. Where do Frank and Paul stay at the end of their first day of their trip?

3. What gift does Frank's daughter give him?

4. Why does Ann kiss Frank?

5. What does Frank urge Paul to keep?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does seeing a copy of his novel at the hotel make Frank feel sad?

9. What does Ann tell Frank about what Paul had done to Charley yesterday?

10. What inappropriate phone call does Frank make from the hotel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Frank really knows what love is? Why would he ask the waitress out to dinner just minutes after telling Sally he loved her? What does love mean for Frank? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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