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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Shep is a rebel and resents what?
(a) His wife.
(b) His past.
(c) His life.
(d) His mother's efforts to soften him.

2. What does Ordway ask Wheeler about moving to Europe?
(a) Will he save money by moving there.
(b) Will he have a better job in Europe.
(c) Why he needs to move there to "discover" himself.
(d) Is life better in Europe.

3. Where does April believe it would be easy for her to find a job in Paris?
(a) A retail store.
(b) As a nanny.
(c) A school.
(d) A government agency.

4. How does April respond to Frank?
(a) She cries as he drives away.
(b) She begs him to stay.
(c) She shrugs him off coldly.
(d) She apologizes for their fight.

5. What does Frank do after pulling the car over?
(a) He slides across the seat to try and take his wife in his arms.
(b) He does nothing.
(c) He gets out and begins to walk away.
(d) He yells at April.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frank finds April?

2. After telling his friend of his plans, on what does Ordway quiz Frank?

3. What does Frank say when April asks for his forgiveness?

4. How does Shep polish his shoes?

5. Why does Earl come home crestfallen?

Short Essay Questions

1. With what does Frank struggle?

2. What is significant about this trip to New York City?

3. How does the decision to move to Paris affect the Wheelers?

4. What happens after Frank's surprise birthday party?

5. Describe Helen Givings.

6. How does the play proceed?

7. What does Frank tell Maureen about himself?

8. What do the Wheelers do as they nurture and cherish their plan to move to Europe?

9. How does Frank's father feel when they return from the city?

10. What does the Knox Building represent?

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