View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what do Frank and April thank each other?
(a) The decision to move to Paris.
(b) They are not like their neighbors.
(c) The love they feel for each other.
(d) The respect they now feel.

2. With whom does Frank remember first having lunch?
(a) Mr. Pollack, his father's friend.
(b) His father, Earl Wheeler.
(c) Earl Wheeler's boss, Oat Fields.
(d) His wife, before they were married.

3. Where was Helen formerly a stenographer?
(a) A machinery plant.
(b) Macy's.
(c) NBC.
(d) Knox Machine Company.

4. What happens as Frank rides the elevator to the fifteenth floor?
(a) He thinks about his wife.
(b) His mind races back to his first trip to this building as a young boy with his father, Earl Wheeler.
(c) He become claustrophobic.
(d) He ponders his life.

5. What does Helen recall about April?
(a) How nervous she seemed about inviting John for a visit.
(b) How open and inviting she had been regarding Helen's son's visit.
(c) How difficult it was talking to her about her son.
(d) How eager she seemed to discuss John's mental illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is the drab, ugly architecture of the Knox Building in New York City where Frank Wheeler works in sales promotion is an emblem?

2. How is Frank at the office?

3. Why does Frank take the news of this snafu in stride?

4. What does Frank fend off?

5. What does Pollock do when he learns of Frank's plans to leave the company?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 361 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample