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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 is learned about the Givings's son, John?
(a) He had been a math instructor at a university before he became insane.
(b) He is a serial killer who is now in prison for life.
(c) He is a wealthy doctor living on Long Island.
(d) He is their special needs child who lives with them.

2. How is April Wheeler introduced?
(a) As a plain looking, quiet woman.
(b) As a horrible actress and annoying housewife.
(c) As a lonely teenage girl.
(d) As a beautiful, poised young woman, possessed of a lot of stage presence.

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

4. Of what does Frank Wheeler catch a glimpse as April acts out her part onstage?
(a) The shy girl he had once known.
(b) The girl he fell in love with.
(c) A stranger.
(d) A great actress.

5. What does Frank do after pulling the car over?
(a) He gets out and begins to walk away.
(b) He does nothing.
(c) He yells at April.
(d) He slides across the seat to try and take his wife in his arms.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What dooms the performance?

3. What do Frank and Maureen do after lunch?

4. At an alcohol-fueled lunch, what does Maureen Grube tell Frank?

5. With whom does Frank remember first having lunch?

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