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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 lies under the Bird Sanctuary sign at the O'Dells' property?

2. What does Paul ask Frank if he remembers from Paul's childhood?

3. What do Frank and Paul find when they take a walk?

4. What does Frank tell Sally when he calls her?

5. Who is Mr. Toby?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Explain Frank's frustrations with the Markhams.

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

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

Essay Topic 3

It seems as if Frank is able to analyze his thoughts and behaviors when he is driving and he spends a lot of time driving. Why does the author use a vehicle as a vehicle for Frank's exploration of his life?

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