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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the carhop bring Frank to help him feel better after the crash on Easter evening?
(a) A banana split.
(b) An ice-cream sundae.
(c) A root-beer float.
(d) A chocolate shake.

2. How did the relationship with the professor Frank lived with at the college begin and end?
(a) Violently.
(b) Quietly.
(c) Aggressively.
(d) Calmly.

3. Which of the following has not been a major theme of "The Sportswriter"?
(a) Despair.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Pity.
(d) Grief.

4. Through the investigation, what has Frank fulfilled for Walter?
(a) A dream.
(b) A threat.
(c) A lie.
(d) A promise.

5. What night does Frank meet the intern at work?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Easter.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Thanksgiving.

6. What is Frank listening to outside on the holiday morning?
(a) Woman grieving.
(b) Silence.
(c) Birds chirping.
(d) Church bells.

7. What is the name of the professor Frank lived with while he taught at a college?
(a) Joyce.
(b) Sherri.
(c) Thelma.
(d) Selma.

8. What does Walter tell Frank he would like to do after the gesture of kindness?
(a) Drive around.
(b) Eat.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Drink.

9. Who was against Frank taking the teaching job at a college?
(a) His children.
(b) X.
(c) Vicki.
(d) X's father.

10. What does Walter attempt to give Frank in Chapter 8?
(a) A hug.
(b) A drink.
(c) A high five.
(d) A kiss.

11. How did Walter find the man that allowed him to be picked up?
(a) Comforting.
(b) Refreshing.
(c) Soothing.
(d) Kind.

12. Where is Frank's office located?
(a) Maryland.
(b) New York.
(c) New Hampshire.
(d) New Jersey.

13. When Frank imagines what his family is doing on the holiday in Chapter 9, how does this make him feel?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Happy.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Depressed.

14. What does the visitor want with Frank upon Frank's return from Detroit?
(a) Comfort.
(b) Love.
(c) Communication.
(d) Support.

15. What is Cade's profession?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Cop.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Frank is at his desk in Chapter 13, who comes over to see Frank?

2. Out by Frank's car at Vicki's dads, what does Vicki do to Frank?

3. How does Frank feel because he believes Vicki is unhappy with him when he arrives at her father's place?

4. What was Walter doing when he met his male lover?

5. Who is waiting outside the police station for Frank?

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