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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Frank respond to Dolly saying she thinks he asks too much of Nellie?
(a) Perhaps, but not enough for her to leave.
(b) He does not agree.
(c) That is between Nellie and Frank.
(d) She may be right.

2. During his talk with Selwyn, Frank appears to be concentrating too much on what?
(a) Himself.
(b) Miss Kinsman.
(c) His children.
(d) Nellie.

3. In Chapter 13, what does Selwyn have concern about?
(a) Frank's children.
(b) His book.
(c) The giant press.
(d) Lisa.

4. Dunyasha, whose job is to watch the children, asks what of Frank when he does return home?
(a) No disciplinary measure be taken.
(b) Her internal passport.
(c) A letter of recommendation.
(d) Her final payment.

5. Why does Frank select a taxi that appears as though it were just starting for the day rather than one that was running all night?
(a) The taxi running all night is more likely to break down.
(b) The taxi just starting is more likely to be clean.
(c) The taxi just starting would move faster.
(d) The operator driving all night is likely to have been drinking.

6. Frank was born where?
(a) Moscow, of Irish parents.
(b) Moscow, of English parents.
(c) St. Petersburg, of English parents.
(d) London, of Russian parents.

7. Which two individuals make a knowing comment to Frank about his hiring Lisa so soon after Nellie leaves?
(a) Kuriatin and Tvyordov.
(b) Kuriatin and Cherkovsky.
(c) Tvyordov and Toma.
(d) Kuriatin and Toma.

8. What is the name of Frank's company?
(a) Franklin Press.
(b) Reid Press.
(c) F.R. Press.
(d) Daily Press.

9. Frank's plant sits on which roadway?
(a) Seraphim Avenue.
(b) Moscow Pathway.
(c) Seraphim Street.
(d) Seraphim Drive.

10. How frequently does Frank wire Charlie about Nellie?
(a) Every 3 hours.
(b) Every 6 hours.
(c) Every 12 hours.
(d) Every 24 hours.

11. Who does Bert tell Frank he has hired as his chief compositor?
(a) Selwyn Osipych.
(b) Toma Dunyasha.
(c) Jacob Kraninsky.
(d) Yacob Tvyordov.

12. After reading Nellie's letter, what does Frank tell his staff?
(a) Nellie left for Paris, he doesn't know when she will return.
(b) Nellie left for London with the children, it is unknown when she will return.
(c) Nellie took the children to Bridgeport, he doesn't know when she will return.
(d) Nellie left with the children, he doesn't know when she will return.

13. What town does Lisa come from?
(a) Baksan.
(b) Valdimir
(c) Azov.
(d) Moscow.

14. What else does Nellie admit to soon after meeting Frank?
(a) She does not like anything very much.
(b) She does not like drinking very much.
(c) She does not like dancing very much.
(d) She does not like singing very much.

15. Frank realizes it would have been better if Selwyn had been what?
(a) Asked for his view on the candidates.
(b) Present for the interviews.
(c) Initially asked for possible prospects.
(d) Included in the final decision.

Short Answer Questions

1. Since Lisa's haircut, Frank what?.

2. Whom is Nellie living with when she meets Frank in Norbury?

3. Selwyn states Frank's difficulty deciding about Miss Kinsman reflects what indecision?

4. How old does Nellie make it clear to Frank she is when they meet?

5. When did Frank's father start his machinery sales business?

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