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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 try to change the subject?
(a) He launches into a passionate speech about the shallowness of people who come to the suburbs.
(b) He launches into a passionate discussion about his childhood.
(c) He launches into a passionate speech about how much his wife annoys him.
(d) He launches into a passionate speech about health care reform and problems with the social security system.

2. Why does Frank suddenly become angry with his son, Michael?
(a) Michael has lied to him.
(b) The shovel comes close to his son's small foot.
(c) Michael is misbehaving.
(d) Michael is asking too many questions.

3. 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?
(a) The Frank's view of his life and work.
(b) The drab, dull routines that workers inside go through daily.
(c) The drab, dull routine of all workers.
(d) The city of New York.

4. When Frank sees April do this, what does he do?
(a) He does nothing.
(b) He laughs at her.
(c) He follows her, imploring her wildly to get back into the car.
(d) He hits her back.

5. Where does John Givings currently live?
(a) At Greenacres, the state mental hospital.
(b) With his parents.
(c) In Pendleton Penitentiary.
(d) The North Fork.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank fantasize about Maureen Grube?

2. Who can Frank hardly remember without the aid of a photograph?

3. In a rage, what does April do?

4. What does Frank say when April asks for his forgiveness?

5. Where does Frank find temporary solace?

(see the answer key)

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