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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. Who calls out Frank's name in the crowd gathering around Paul?

2. Who is Mr. Toby?

3. What does Irv tell Frank that Frank represents in his life?

4. What is the only thing that Frank and Charley have in common?

5. Since the hotel restaurant is closed, where does Frank go to find something to eat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the scenario between Frank and Paul as Paul is being wheeled out to the helicopter?

2. What are Ann's intentions for Paul's care?

3. Describe the breakfast experience between Frank and Paul.

4. What does Frank learn about Paul's condition at the hospital?

5. What does Frank learn is the outcome of the possibility of the Markhams buying the Houlihan house?

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

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

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

9. How does Frank escape the pain of Paul's accident--at least in his head?

10. How do Frank and Ann bond momentarily over Paul's injury?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What is Frank's relationship with Sally at the beginning of the book? What is the state of their relationship at the end of the book? Do you think Sally really loves Frank? Do you think Frank loves Sally? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Frank intends to speak to Paul about the Declaration of Independence and Emerson's SELF-RELIANCE during this weekend. Explain what Frank intends to glean from these documents that might be applicable for Paul. Is Frank hiding behind these documents because he truly believes them or because he cannot find his own words?

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