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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 tell Sally when he calls her from the Basketball Hall of Fame?

2. What does Frank leave with Mr. Tanks' moving van the next morning?

3. What book of Frank's does Paul begin reading in the car?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What inappropriate phone call does Frank make from the hotel?

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Char?

9. Explain Frank's frustrations with the Markhams.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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