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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Having completed three more marketing brochures for Bart Pollock, what does Frank Wheeler confidently decide it is time for him to do?
(a) Quit his job.
(b) Move to Europe.
(c) Leave his wife.
(d) Break off his affair with Maureen Grube.

2. Why do the Wheelers consult the calendar?
(a) To figure out when they can move.
(b) To figure out the date of conception.
(c) To figure the best time to visit Paris.
(d) To figure when Frank will have some vacation time.

3. What does Mrs. Givings buy for companionship and to help heal the emotional scars of the Wheelers' tragedy?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A cat.
(c) A bird.
(d) A monkey.

4. Who is Bart Pollock?
(a) CEO of Knox Machine Company.
(b) Frank's friend.
(c) General sales manager for the electronics division of Knox Business Machines.
(d) Jackson Pollack's brother.

5. On the drive from the mental hospital, how does John act toward his mother?
(a) Aggressively rude.
(b) Odd.
(c) Straighforward.
(d) Shy and quiet.

6. What does Pollock realize about Earl Wheeler?
(a) He should have been promoted and brought to New York.
(b) He has worked his entire career in field offices in Pennsylvania while nurturing hopes of a transfer to the home office in New York.
(c) He is the reason why the Knox Machine Company has Frank as an employee.
(d) He was more talented than his son.

7. What does April takes out?
(a) A knife.
(b) A bottle of pills.
(c) Her abortion kit.
(d) A gun.

8. All four walk outside to the parking lot to discover what?
(a) The Campbells' car has a flat tire.
(b) The Campbells' car is blocked in place by other cars.
(c) The Campbells' car is missing.
(d) The Campbells' car has been broken into.

9. What does Frank do while out with his wife and the Campbells?
(a) He leaves by himself.
(b) He sneaks out to see Maureen.
(c) He gets high.
(d) He gets upset.

10. In the aftermath of April's death, what does Millie Campbell recount numerous times?
(a) The last words she said to April.
(b) April's face.
(c) What her son said to April.
(d) The final resolution of the Wheeler family.

11. What of Frank's does Pollock praise?
(a) His talent.
(b) His dedication.
(c) His sales brochure.
(d) His looks.

12. Of what does April assure Jennifer?
(a) The move to Europe will be for a very long time.
(b) She will have a wonderful time in Europe.
(c) They will not stay in Europe very long.
(d) People are nicer in Europe.

13. Why does Milly Campbell call her husband Shep at work?
(a) To see if he had heard anything.
(b) To tell him about April.
(c) To tell him to find Frank.
(d) To see if he can help.

14. What is the Givings' son doing as Helen and Howard Givings come inside from the rain?
(a) He is singing in the rain.
(b) He is standing in the rain.
(c) He is trying to light a cigarette.
(d) He is banging on the door.

15. What does John Givings do as he enters the house?
(a) He talks to himself.
(b) He strolls about the house, inspecting everything and offering words of approval.
(c) He sits in the corner.
(d) He introduces himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the note say that April writes to Frank?

2. Over what statement do Frank and April still fight?

3. Why does Mrs. Givings call Milly?

4. The loud gyrations of the drummer remind Frank of whom?

5. What does Frank Wheeler tell his wife concerns him?

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