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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 Paul do when Frank gets out of the car at a scenic spot?

2. Who is Irv considering taking as his third wife?

3. Where do Frank and Paul stay at the end of their first day of their trip?

4. What is the name of Frank's daughter?

5. Who is the surgeon standing by to do Paul's surgery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who is Char?

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

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

10. Explain Frank's frustrations with the Markhams.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project what you think will happen to Paul. Will this Independence Day weekend with Frank have had a positive impact on him? Will he be able to learn to be happy again? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The characters in the story have a difficult time diving below the surface to get to their real feelings about anything? Cite examples where the author had opportunities to really do some character exploration but drew back intentionally.

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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