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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. What does Frank say suburbanites leave in a fog of denial?
(a) How mundane life is in the suburbs.
(b) How much they detest their lives.
(c) The important issues of the world.
(d) Their ignorance.

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

3. What do Frank and April begin doing to each other?
(a) Hitting.
(b) Hugging.
(c) Snipping and bickering.
(d) Kissing.

4. How does April respond to Frank's protestations about moving to France?
(a) It does not matter because she will find him a job.
(b) He will find a good job very quickly.
(c) It does not matter because she is prepared to work to support the family while he "finds himself."
(d) He needs to trust her that it will all turn out alright.

5. What does Frank decide to do, regarding Maureen?
(a) Make a pass at her.
(b) Take off her sweater.
(c) Ignore her.
(d) Ask her out to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the others react to Franks long-winded speech?

2. When did Frank and April's love affair in a seedy shack near Greenwich Village turn serious?

3. For what does April apologize again?

4. Why does Frank suddenly become angry with his son, Michael?

5. What does Frank do with the pile of papers on his desk?

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