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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 does Frank learn when he calls Ted Houlihan?

2. What does Frank find in the hotel library?

3. What does Paul suggest is the source of some of his problems?

4. What does Frank think of Dr. Burris momentarily?

5. What happens when Frank calls Sally's phone number?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Frank learn about Paul's condition at the hospital?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Paul is exhibiting such destructive behavior both towards himself and towards others? What are his underlying reasons for acting out? Do you think he has gone too far in trying to gain attention? 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

Richard Ford is a writer from Mississippi. Can you discern any Southern attributes in his style? In his content? In his characters? Explain why or why not.

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