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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Earl come home crestfallen?
(a) He will have to move to New York.
(b) The big promotion that he expected in New York has been shot down by a higher authority and he will remain on various field assignments until his retirement.
(c) He had been fired.
(d) His boss is disappointed with his work.

2. Why does Frank take the news of this snafu in stride?
(a) He is excited about a relaxing night at home.
(b) Most of their life now seems dream-like and insubstantial to them both.
(c) He needs more time to tie up loose ends here before they move.
(d) He wants to spend time with both couples.

3. What kind of husband does April not want?
(a) One who is not willing to do as she asks.
(b) One who cannot think for himself.
(c) One who works himself into an early grave at a job he hates for a house and life in suburbia that means nothing to them.
(d) One who is poor.

4. How do both April and Frank feel as children?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Spoiled.
(c) Happy.
(d) Shy.

5. Where does Frank find temporary solace?
(a) In reading the Sunday comics to his children.
(b) In the quiet of the backyard.
(c) In Maureen, a secretary at work.
(d) In a strong drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the alcohol flows, what happens to Maureen's affections and spirits?

2. What does Frank do when she starts to go into a long explanation?

3. With the decision to move to Paris, what seem to return to the marriage of Frank and April Wheeler?

4. How did Frank respond when April did not consult him with her plans?

5. What does Mrs. Givings stop by and give Frank?

(see the answer key)

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