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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. Why does Frank call Maureen's supervisor at the office?

2. As they sip their tea, what does Helen Givings do?

3. About what is the audience disgruntled?

4. Why did Maureen escape to New York City?

5. How does Shep polish his shoes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the decision to move to Paris affect the Wheelers?

2. What does Shep Campbell do as he polishes his shoes?

3. What happens to April's acting as the second half of the play progresses?

4. What does Frank tell Maureen about himself?

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

6. What does April think about her plan to move to Europe?

7. To what does Frank look forward? Why?

8. What do Frank and Maureen do after lunch?

9. How did Frank and April's relationship begin?

10. What happens after Frank's surprise birthday party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John speaks the truth.

Part 1) How does John's insanity affect his behavior? How does his behavior affect the others? Why?

Part 2) Do his actions and words reveal him to be insane? Why or why not?

Part 3) What would the world be like if more people spoke the truth, like John?

Essay Topic 2

The architecture of the Knox Business Machine Company reflects the mood and attitude of those who work for this company.

Part 1) Describe the Knox Business Machine Company.

Part 2) How does it symbolize the feelings and lives of those that work here?

Part 3) Might this be typical of one who works in an office building in any large city? Why or why not?

Part 4) How does this come to symbolize much of the Wheelers' life?

Essay Topic 3

The play begins with a community theater production of a play.

Part 1) What is the purpose of this play, regarding this story?

Part 2) What is learned about the various characters? Why is this important?

Part 3) How does the audience's reaction to the play mimic the feelings of the actors?

Part 4) What does this section of the book reveal about the Wheelers' relationship?

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