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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Frank feel about April as he makes his way backstage after the curtain comes down?
(a) He desires her.
(b) Shy and nervous.
(c) Worried.
(d) Annoyed by her.

2. Why does Frank suddenly stop making love to April?
(a) He feels guilty.
(b) He goes to shower to scrub off the "second skin" of Maureen Grube.
(c) He misses Maureen.
(d) He does not love her.

3. What does Frank see as the beginning of his father's decline in health, as well as his mother's?
(a) The loss of his job.
(b) His move to New York.
(c) The dislike he feels towards the Knox Machine Company.
(d) The disappointment of not receiving the big promotion.

4. With what does Frank Wheeler awaken?
(a) A deep depression.
(b) Love for his wife.
(c) A debilitating hangover.
(d) A refreshed feeling.

5. What does Frank admit to himself, through the haze of his hangover?
(a) That he never really wanted children either.
(b) That he never really loved April.
(c) That he never really wanted to leave the city.
(d) That he never really wanted to marry April.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frank try to change the subject?

2. What does Frank envision April doing as he gives a great burst of love and approval?

3. What does April say Europe will do for him?

4. 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?

5. What does April admit?

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