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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "Does This Tab Include the Tip?".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Frank convince the Boston desk sergeant to let him keep his pilot's license and I.D. card?
(a) He cites his constitutional rights.
(b) He says that company regulations require him to keep them on him at all times.
(c) He argues that he cannot do any harm with them in a jail cell.
(d) He threatens to call his lawyer and sues the police station.

2. Who is Frank released to when he leaves Perpignan?
(a) The Swiss police.
(b) The Swedish police.
(c) The British police.
(d) The Italian police.

3. Why does Frank think he doesn't get in much trouble if he is caught?
(a) He does not steal very much money.
(b) He is still a juvenile.
(c) He does not committed a violent crime.
(d) He does not realize what he does is illegal.

4. What con does Frank commit at the very beginning of the book?
(a) He forges a check.
(b) He takes a job as a substitute teacher.
(c) He impersonates an airline pilot.
(d) He tricks the gas station attendant.

5. Why does Frank's plan work?
(a) Because it is impossible to detect.
(b) Because it is so simple.
(c) Because it relies on the kindness of strangers.
(d) Because it is so brazen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does deadheading to Dallas give Frank a nervous moment?

2. How long does Frank usually stay in a new apartment?

3. What explanation does Frank give the state's attorney's office for his decision to stop working as a pilot?

4. Where does Frank go when he leaves his job at the Attorney General's office?

5. Why does Frank leave his $1.50/hour job?

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