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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 do Frank and Paul encounter at the Baseball Hall of Fame?

2. What does Irv tell Frank that Frank represents in his life?

3. What does Ann think of the idea of Paul's moving back to Frank's house?

4. When Paul goes out to explore, what does Frank do?

5. What does a phone message from Phyllis Markham say?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the breakfast experience between Frank and Paul.

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

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

7. What does Frank learn is the outcome of the possibility of the Markhams buying the Houlihan house?

8. Describe "The Shoot-Out."

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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