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

2. On the way home from Wade's, who does Frank start thinking about?

3. Where is Frank's office located?

4. Where is Walter's child said to be in the letter?

5. In the letter, Walter claims to have what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the search for Walter's daughter help Frank?

2. Describe what happens at the Easter family dinner at Vicki's father's house.

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

4. Did X and the children visit Frank at Berkshire College? Give examples to support your answer.

5. Write about Frank's encounter with his neighbors on Easter morning.

6. Through this search for Walter's daughter in Florida, what has Walter given Frank?

7. Detail the phone call Frank receives while at Vicki's father's home on Easter.

8. List three members of Vicki's family Frank meets on Easter and Frank's impression of these people.

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

10. What does Frank do once he sees a woman he believes he knows in a catalog?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

X feels bad and goes to meet Frank at the police station. X agrees to go to Walter's apartment with Frank because she is supportive of Frank at this time and wants to show sympathy. How does the theme of sympathy get portrayed in how X treats Frank? Give details and examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

There are several characters in this book who seem to have no direction in their life. Students will choose one of the following characters from the book; Frank, Walter, or X. Students will then write about how the book details or shows this character has no direction in their life and how they are lost in a quiet despair.

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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