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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the alcohol flows, what happens to Maureen's affections and spirits?
(a) They stay the same.
(b) They disappear completely.
(c) They grow stronger.
(d) They seem to flag.

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

3. With what does Shep want nothing to do?
(a) The manners or mores of the upper class.
(b) His family.
(c) His friends in New York City.
(d) The military.

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

5. What does Frank decide to do, regarding Maureen?
(a) Ignore her.
(b) Make a pass at her.
(c) Take off her sweater.
(d) Ask her out to dinner.

6. What does Frank also seem better able to do at the office?
(a) Quickly dispatch accumulated paperwork as well as new communications.
(b) Socialize with his co-workers.
(c) Compromise with his boss.
(d) Sleep.

7. With what does Frank Wheeler awaken?
(a) A debilitating hangover.
(b) A refreshed feeling.
(c) A deep depression.
(d) Love for his wife.

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

9. Why does Frank take the news of this snafu in stride?
(a) He is excited about a relaxing night at home.
(b) He needs more time to tie up loose ends here before they move.
(c) Most of their life now seems dream-like and insubstantial to them both.
(d) He wants to spend time with both couples.

10. What does April say to Frank as he arrives home?
(a) She does not want him in her home.
(b) She has been worried sick about him.
(c) She missed him all day, is sorry for their fight, and loves him.
(d) She is sorry she forgot his birthday.

11. What does Frank say has become a kind of national religion?
(a) Psychoanalysis.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Judaism.

12. About what do the Wheelers and their guests talk?
(a) The failed play, politics, and their neighbors.
(b) The weather, the neighborhood, and dinner.
(c) The Givings' son.
(d) Going out dancing, dinner, and what is on television.

13. What had Frank once boasted to April years earlier?
(a) That he could speak fluent French from his time there after the war.
(b) That he had worked in Paris.
(c) That he had lived in France for many years.
(d) That he could speak both French and Spanish.

14. Why does Earl come home crestfallen?
(a) His boss is disappointed with his work.
(b) He will have to move to New York.
(c) The big promotion that he expected in New York has been shot down by a higher authority and he will remain on various field assignments until his retirement.
(d) He had been fired.

15. What dooms the performance?
(a) Poor singing.
(b) An out of tune pit orchestra.
(c) Lighting problems.
(d) Bad acting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Helen's home.

2. After telling his friend of his plans, on what does Ordway quiz Frank?

3. Who are the Laurel Players?

4. How does Frank try to dismiss the afternoon?

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

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