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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. Why does Ann keep an eye on Frank?

2. What does Frank learn when he calls Ted Houlihan?

3. What does Paul ask Frank if he remembers from Paul's childhood?

4. What is the name of Frank and Ann's dead son?

5. What are Frank's plans for the evening?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the stilted conversation between Frank and Paul in the car.

2. How does Frank respond when Charley makes an attempt to be friends?

3. What inappropriate phone call does Frank make from the hotel?

4. What do Frank and Paul do after they reach their hotel for the night?

5. What does Ann tell Frank about what Paul had done to Charley yesterday?

6. Why does seeing a copy of his novel at the hotel make Frank feel sad?

7. Describe "The Shoot-Out."

8. Explain Frank's frustrations with the Markhams.

9. How does Frank use the metaphor of independence when he talks to Paul about his own life?

10. What is Frank's conflicted position regarding getting back together with Ann?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Frank really knows what love is? Why would he ask the waitress out to dinner just minutes after telling Sally he loved her? What does love mean for Frank? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Paul is exhibiting such destructive behavior both towards himself and towards others? What are his underlying reasons for acting out? Do you think he has gone too far in trying to gain attention? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Project what you think will happen to Paul. Will this Independence Day weekend with Frank have had a positive impact on him? Will he be able to learn to be happy again? Explain.

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