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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Frank tell stories about himself?
(a) In a clipped voice.
(b) In a calculated way.
(c) In an honest way.
(d) In a seductive voice.

2. With whom does Frank remember first having lunch?
(a) His wife, before they were married.
(b) His father, Earl Wheeler.
(c) Earl Wheeler's boss, Oat Fields.
(d) Mr. Pollack, his father's friend.

3. What does Frank fantasize about Maureen Grube?
(a) Making love to her.
(b) Removing her sweater and baring her breasts.
(c) Asking her out on a date.
(d) Talking to her.

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

5. What does Frank fend off?
(a) His boss.
(b) Repeated calls from his wife.
(c) Invitations from other co-workers to join them for lunch.
(d) Maureen's flirtatious behavior.

6. Why does Frank suddenly become angry with his son, Michael?
(a) Michael is asking too many questions.
(b) Michael has lied to him.
(c) The shovel comes close to his son's small foot.
(d) Michael is misbehaving.

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

8. Why is Frank worried?
(a) One of April's friends might see them.
(b) It might rain.
(c) He will not get all of his work done, due to his extended lunch break.
(d) His wife might find out.

9. On a quiet Sunday morning after their big fight, what does Frank Wheeler do?
(a) He moves out.
(b) Goes for a drive.
(c) He approaches April and tries to apologize once more.
(d) He files for a divorce.

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

11. What does April say Europe will do for him?
(a) Provide him a break from reality.
(b) Give him a taste of life away from New York City and the suburbs of Connecticut.
(c) Save him from the depression into which he is sinking.
(d) Provide the correct cultural background for him to find a meaningful life for himself.

12. When April tells Frank to leave her alone, what does he do?
(a) He retaliates with a tirade about how it is not his fault she never became a real actress and that he's tired of being made a scapegoat.
(b) He tries to hold her.
(c) He sits silently.
(d) He leaves her alone.

13. What scheduling snafu takes place?
(a) They are booked for one night with the Campbells and another night with the Givings.
(b) They will have to leave for France later.
(c) They book an evening with both the Campbells and the Givings.
(d) They have no plans for the evening.

14. Who can Frank hardly remember without the aid of a photograph?
(a) His siblings.
(b) His wife.
(c) His childhood.
(d) His parents' faces.

15. To what does Frank look forward?
(a) His children going back to school.
(b) The beginning of the work week.
(c) The arrival of Shep and Milly Campbell.
(d) The end of his marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frank begin a subtle campaign to rid April of the notion he had put in her head?

2. What dooms the performance?

3. Describe Helen's home.

4. What does April say to Frank as he arrives home?

5. Of what does Frank Wheeler catch a glimpse as April acts out her part onstage?

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