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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Frank tell stories about himself?
(a) In a seductive voice.
(b) In a clipped voice.
(c) In an honest way.
(d) In a calculated way.

3. What happens when the leading man becomes sick and unable to act?
(a) The understudy takes his place.
(b) A friend takes his place.
(c) The director takes his place.
(d) The stage manager takes his place.

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

5. What is making a mechanical screeching sound from the backyard?
(a) His children's toys.
(b) The car.
(c) A chainsaw.
(d) The lawnmower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does no one want to do?

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

3. When April tells Frank to leave her alone, what does he do?

4. What does Frank fend off?

5. How do both April and Frank feel as children?

(see the answer key)

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