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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of husband does April not want?
(a) One who works himself into an early grave at a job he hates for a house and life in suburbia that means nothing to them.
(b) One who cannot think for himself.
(c) One who is poor.
(d) One who is not willing to do as she asks.

2. Why does Frank get a cab for himself and Maureen to take to a favorite restaurant?
(a) So they do not have to walk.
(b) It is raining.
(c) He is further trying to conceal his actions from his co-workers.
(d) To impress her.

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

4. What does April say Europe will do for him?
(a) Save him from the depression into which he is sinking.
(b) Give him a taste of life away from New York City and the suburbs of Connecticut.
(c) Provide the correct cultural background for him to find a meaningful life for himself.
(d) Provide him a break from reality.

5. What does Frank threaten to do?
(a) Get a divorce.
(b) Call the police.
(c) Hit her with his closed fist.
(d) Leave her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the reader learn a lot of back story on the current situation between Frank and April?

3. What happens when the leading man becomes sick and unable to act?

4. What does no one want to do?

5. Why did Maureen escape to New York City?

(see the answer key)

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