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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At lunch with his co-worker Jack Ordway, what does Frank begin to realize?

2. Where does Frank find temporary solace?

3. Who are the Laurel Players?

4. What kind of husband does April not want?

5. Describe Helen's home.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maureen tell Frank at lunch?

2. How does Shep meet Milly? What happens to their relationship?

3. On what does Ordway quiz Frank?

4. What do the Wheelers do as they nurture and cherish their plan to move to Europe?

5. About what do the Wheelers and their guests discuss?

6. How do the audience members and actors feel at intermission?

7. What happens when Frank tries to apologize to his wife?

8. What does Frank feel about Maureen's story?

9. Describe Helen Givings.

10. Why does Mrs. Givings show up? How does Frank react to this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Twice in April's life she considers abortion.

Part 1) When does she consider abortion? Why does she consider this as an option?

Part 2) Why does she not go through with the first abortion? How does this affect her and her relationship with Frank?

Part 3) Why might she have chosen to go through with the second abortion? What might have influenced her to make this fateful choice?

Essay Topic 2

Shep Campbell seems to be a stereotype of male chauvinism.

Part 1) How is Shep Campbell a stereotypical male chauvinist?

Part 2) What is the purpose of this?

Part 3) Why does he fantasize about April? What attracts her to him, as well?

Essay Topic 3

Both Frank and April become engaged in affairs.

Part 1) Describe these affairs.

Part 2) Why do they take place? What do these affairs reveal about both Frank and April?

Part 3) How do they treat those with which they are in an affair? Why do they treat them this way?

Part 4) How do these affairs affect their relationships?

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