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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Frank Wheeler struggle?
(a) The question of who to tell, and when, of his planned departure from the Knox Business Machines Co.
(b) His feelings about his wife.
(c) Whether or not he wants to leave his job and larger salary.
(d) His agreement to move his family to Paris.

2. As they return from lunch, what does Frank see other co-workers doing?
(a) Strolling about in the sun, taking their last few minutes of freedom, and realizes that his freedom lies just two months ahead.
(b) Smoking cigarettes.
(c) Slowly walking into the building.
(d) Complaining to each other.

3. Why does Frank call Maureen's supervisor at the office?
(a) To tell him he was "borrowing" Maureen for the afternoon.
(b) To tell him she has quit.
(c) To tell him she will be returning shortly.
(d) To tell him she will now be working for Frank.

4. Why did Maureen escape to New York City?
(a) To be with her husband.
(b) So she could make more money.
(c) So she could experience "life."
(d) To find a job.

5. About what does this woman grill Frank?
(a) His involvement with Maureen.
(b) His feelings for her.
(c) His feelings for Milly.
(d) His love for his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frank respond to this woman's comments about Maureen?

2. After telling his friend of his plans, on what does Ordway quiz Frank?

3. Why is Frank worried?

4. How does Frank try to dismiss the afternoon?

5. What does April say to Frank as he arrives home?

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