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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. As Frank pulls off the highway on his way home from Easter dinner, what can he see?

2. What part of Frank's body is bleeding after the crash Easter evening?

3. What was the other professor who lived with Frank at the college interested in from Frank?

4. Where does Frank finally read Walter's letter?

5. Where is Frank's office located?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Frank's relationship with another of Berkshire College's professors, Selma, while Frank taught at Berkshire.

3. When Frank returns from Detroit and sees Walter, Walter gives Frank something. What does Walter try to give Frank and how is it received by Frank?

4. What does Frank do after leaving Walter's apartment?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frank and X are hit hard with the loss of their son Ralph to Reye's Syndrome. What grieving process does each parent use for themselves to help them through the death of their son? Give specific details or examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

When there is a break up or divorce, there are usually issues of trust. Explain the issues of trust that lay between Frank and X. Also, does this issue of trust extend further than just within their relationship or has it now affected trust issues with other people in their lives? Give specific details and examples from the book to support your answers.

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