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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Frank and his now ex-wife settle after they were married?
(a) New Hampshire.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Detroit.
(d) New York.

2. What is this woman who Frank is seeing do for a living?
(a) Nurse.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Professor.
(d) Writer.

3. What does Paul do toward the end of Chapter 4 when his dad is getting ready to leave?
(a) Talks to Frank and then leaves for a friend's house.
(b) Runs back inside after noticing Frank.
(c) Disagrees with Frank.
(d) Invites Frank inside.

4. What type of man is Frank?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Happy.
(d) Excited.

5. Why do Frank and Vicki travel together?
(a) Weekend getaway.
(b) Business trip.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Sightseeing.

6. What does Vicki insist on buying at the airport?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Drink.
(c) Flight insurance.
(d) Gift.

7. What does the football player say he does not expect big things from?
(a) His work.
(b) Players he motivates.
(c) Law school.
(d) The way he motivates people.

8. What type of school does this football player Frank is interviewing plan to attend?
(a) Law.
(b) Trade.
(c) Military.
(d) Medical.

9. What does Frank do when he gets to the hotel?
(a) Makes phone calls.
(b) Goes for a walk.
(c) Takes a shower.
(d) Settles into a chair.

10. What emotion does the football player evoke from Frank during their meeting?
(a) Pity.
(b) Anger.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Happiness.

11. Who did Frank spend an evening speaking with prior to his divorce?
(a) His children.
(b) X.
(c) His boss.
(d) A bored housewife.

12. How does Frank feel when Vicki arrives in Chapter 3, knowing he is there with his doctor?
(a) Sad.
(b) Happy.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Angry.

13. What type of novel is "The Sportswriter"?
(a) Introspective.
(b) Interactive.
(c) Respective.
(d) Drama.

14. Frank has accepted what about his divorce?
(a) He is very bitter about the divorce.
(b) He is jealous of his ex-wife.
(c) It was his fault.
(d) His ex-wife is to blame.

15. What branch of the military did Frank enlist in?
(a) Army.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Marines.
(d) Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is actually in the picture in Vicki's wallet?

2. Frank finds himself looking through Vicki's bag or purse at the hotel. What is he looking for?

3. At the beginning of "The Sportswriter," who does Frank meet early in the morning?

4. What does Vicki have to drink at the hotel?

5. What or who leaves Vicki pessimistic about the future at the hotel in Detroit?

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