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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the cast members do backstage during intermission?
(a) They gush about how well the performance is going.
(b) They rest before the second act.
(c) They decide to cancel the second act.
(d) They pace, wishing only to finish the second act and go home as fast as possible.

2. About what does Frank tell Pollock?
(a) How unhappy he is.
(b) The time he visited New York with his father, who expected a promotion.
(c) Pollock is not very good at his job.
(d) How horrible it is working for Knox Machine Company.

3. Where does Frank find temporary solace?
(a) In reading the Sunday comics to his children.
(b) In the quiet of the backyard.
(c) In Maureen, a secretary at work.
(d) In a strong drink.

4. After telling his friend of his plans, on what does Ordway quiz Frank?
(a) What he does not like about his current job.
(b) Why he wants to leave New York City.
(c) What he plans to do in Paris.
(d) What is wrong with his friends and job here.

5. What does Helen recall about April?
(a) How eager she seemed to discuss John's mental illness.
(b) How open and inviting she had been regarding Helen's son's visit.
(c) How nervous she seemed about inviting John for a visit.
(d) How difficult it was talking to her about her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. On a quiet Sunday morning after their big fight, what does Frank Wheeler do?

2. What does Frank envision April doing as he gives a great burst of love and approval?

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

4. With what does Frank Wheeler struggle?

5. Shep is a rebel and resents what?

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