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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. What does not help the situation between Frank and Vicki in Detroit?

2. Who is Paul?

3. What is this woman who Frank is seeing do for a living?

4. Who is Frank's ex-wife responsible for taking care of?

5. What does Vicki do when she gets to the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the death of their son Ralph taken a big toll on Frank and X?

2. Why does Frank have trouble saying "I love you," even to Vicki?

3. What is Frank nervous about with Vicki in Detroit?

4. After Frank realizes it is too late to see Vicki after having drinks with Walter, what does Frank do?

5. What has become a ritual for Frank and X?

6. Why is Frank traveling to Detroit in Chapter 2?

7. What does Frank do when he has trouble sleeping at the hotel in Detroit?

8. Frank returns to the hotel in Detroit after the interview to find Vicki depressed. Why is Vicki depressed?

9. Why does Frank go through Vicki's purse?

10. What phone calls does Frank make once he and Vicki get to the hotel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a conversation Frank has with X's father-in-law, X's father-in-law calls Frank's relationship with Vicki a rebound relationship. Why does X's father-in-law call this relationship a rebound relationship? What causes X's father-in-law to make this statement? What is Frank's reaction to this comment and do you agree with the comment? Why / why not?

Essay Topic 2

Through the Divorced Men Club, Frank befriends a man named Walter. What are the similarities and differences between Frank and Walter in their personal and private lives? Give specific examples and details from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

After Ralph died, Frank had many affairs and socialized with other women. What is the irony of Frank and X's divorce? Give specific details and examples to support your answer.

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