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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Frank's ex-wife best described as?
(a) Content.
(b) Angry.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Happy.

2. What does Frank admit to the reader about his ex-wife?
(a) He has not forgiven her.
(b) He dislikes her.
(c) He is jealous of her.
(d) He is still in love with her.

3. What is the name of the woman Frank is seeing?
(a) Debbie.
(b) Lisa.
(c) Selma.
(d) Vicki.

4. Frank finds himself looking through Vicki's bag or purse at the hotel. What is he looking for?
(a) A tissue.
(b) A picture.
(c) A cell phone.
(d) A cigarette.

5. At the beginning of "The Sportswriter," who does Frank meet early in the morning?
(a) X.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Vicki.
(d) Paul.

6. What disease did Frank's son have?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Cystic fibrosis.
(c) Reye's Syndrome.
(d) Leukemia.

7. Who does Frank meet early the next morning while in Detroit?
(a) Boss.
(b) The football player.
(c) His ex-father-in-law.
(d) Walter.

8. Frank meets a man named Walter. Where does Frank agree to have a drink with him?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Book store.
(c) Coffee shop.
(d) Bar.

9. What does Vicki have to drink at the hotel?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Beer.
(c) Juice.
(d) Water.

10. After meeting with his ex-wife, what does Frank prepare for when he returns home?
(a) Date.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Trip.
(d) Meeting.

11. What or who leaves Vicki pessimistic about the future at the hotel in Detroit?
(a) A self-help book.
(b) The trip.
(c) The hotel.
(d) Frank.

12. What did Frank do more of on the trip than anything else before leaving with Vicki to Detroit?
(a) Betting.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Relaxing.
(d) Fishing.

13. What does Frank do when he gets to the hotel?
(a) Goes for a walk.
(b) Settles into a chair.
(c) Takes a shower.
(d) Makes phone calls.

14. What type of school did Frank attend?
(a) Private.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Military.
(d) Public.

15. What did Frank talk about with Walter?
(a) Woman.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Athletics.
(d) Past.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank have trouble doing at the hotel?

2. What major theme seen throughout the book is seen in Frank's interview with the football player?

3. What does Frank try to do to Vicki when he returns from the interview in Detroit?

4. What does Paul have when he comes outside his house in Chapter 4?

5. After having drinks in Chapter 4, where does Frank find himself parked after having drinks with Walter?

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