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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. Where do Frank and Paul get into a fight?

2. What are Frank's plans for the evening?

3. What does Frank notice on Paul's right wrist?

4. What transportation arrangements have Ann made to transport Paul?

5. What kind of car had Paul crashed the night before?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Explain Frank's frustrations with the Markhams.

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

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

10. Describe the breakfast experience between Frank and Paul.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Every marriage that is represented or noted in the book is a fragmented one. Do you think the author is trying to make a statement about married life in America? Explain.

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