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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 go for breakfast?

2. Since the hotel restaurant is closed, where does Frank go to find something to eat?

3. What exhibit do Frank and Paul enjoy at the Basketball Hall of Fame?

4. Who is the ophthalmologist at the hospital?

5. Who does Frank call in lieu of making business phone calls?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the breakfast experience between Frank and Paul.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Markhams. What are their physical characteristics? What are their personality traits? What is the state of their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways does Frank relate to Joe Markham? Do they share many of the problems and angst of most men their age? Or are they different in what they are going through? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Frank with Charley O'Dell. What good characteristics does each man have? What are their negative qualities? What does Ann love about each of them?

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