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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frank see as the beginning of his father's decline in health, as well as his mother's?
(a) His move to New York.
(b) The disappointment of not receiving the big promotion.
(c) The loss of his job.
(d) The dislike he feels towards the Knox Machine Company.

2. How do the Wheelers drive home?
(a) Crying.
(b) In silence.
(c) Yelling.
(d) Apologizing.

3. What does no one want to do?
(a) Hear April sing.
(b) Go back into the auditorium for the second half of the play.
(c) See the performance end.
(d) Leave the theater.

4. Of what is the drab, ugly architecture of the Knox Building in New York City where Frank Wheeler works in sales promotion is an emblem?
(a) The drab, dull routines that workers inside go through daily.
(b) The drab, dull routine of all workers.
(c) The Frank's view of his life and work.
(d) The city of New York.

5. What happens to April Wheeler's acting during the second act?
(a) It is just has atrocious as it was in the first act.
(b) It continues to be just as good as it was at the beginning of the play.
(c) It descends to the level of the other cast members, or worse.
(d) It greatly improves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Frank get a cab for himself and Maureen to take to a favorite restaurant?

2. What does Frank envision April doing as he gives a great burst of love and approval?

3. What does the audience do after intermission is over?

4. Where does Frank find temporary solace?

5. On a quiet Sunday morning after their big fight, what does Frank Wheeler do?

(see the answer key)

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