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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. For what does April apologize again?
(a) Being hard to live with since her involvement with the community theater.
(b) Being hot-headed.
(c) Being rude and unkind.
(d) Making plans without discussing them with him first.

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

3. Why does Frank try to change the subject?
(a) He senses that this kind of gossip could ruin the entire evening.
(b) He would rather talk about himself.
(c) He does not want to hear about John.
(d) He is uncomfortable talking about other people.

4. What does April recount?
(a) How she felt when they had their first fight.
(b) How she felt when she became pregnant with their first child.
(c) How she felt when they first met.
(d) How she felt when they moved to Connecticut.

5. What does Frank do when she starts to go into a long explanation?
(a) He breaks down and admits to his poor behavior.
(b) He walks out of the room.
(c) He listens to what she has to say.
(d) He drags her into the bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does John Givings currently live?

3. How does Frank begin a subtle campaign to rid April of the notion he had put in her head?

4. What dooms the performance?

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

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