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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. Where does Frank stop on the way to see Vicki's father in Chapter 10?

2. After Frank tells the visitor he is tired from his trip, what does the visitor do?

3. What does Walter want Frank to do when he finds his child?

4. Where is Frank's office located?

5. Where does Frank make a telephone call on the way home from Easter dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Frank do when he returns to his office in New York after Easter?

2. What does Walter want to talk to Frank about after Frank returns from Detroit?

3. What does Frank become obsessed with after Ralph's death and why does Frank become obsessed with them?

4. Who is waiting for Frank outside the police station and what do they do?

5. Where is Frank at when he is making a phone call after leaving Wade's house and what happens while he is making a call?

6. What does Vicki share with Frank about Frank's doctor on Easter?

7. Detail the search Frank goes on for Walter's daughter in Florida.

8. Why does X become uncomfortable at Walter's apartment and what does Frank do to make her feel this way?

9. On Easter, who does Frank make telephone calls to, and what was the purpose of the calls?

10. Explain how Frank got a job offer to teach at Berkshire College.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

All people have changed throughout the story; however, some are more noticeable than others. Who do you believe has changed the most? Describe this change in detail, and support your answer with evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Another theme of this book is hope. Frank is in search of it and has opportunities to give it throughout the story. List three characters from the story that give Frank hope and explain how and why they give Frank hope. Frank also has the opportunity to give hope. Name two characters that Frank has and / or could have given hope to and why he chose to give or not to give these characters hope.

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