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1. Why didn't Frank hit a ship's officer who made fun of the town where he was from?

Frank wanted to hit an officer when he made fun of Limerick; however, Frank could never stand up to anyone because of his appearance. He especially couldn't stand up to a first officer with a uniform and a promising future as master of a ship.

2. How did Frank get to New York City when the ship docked in Albany?

When the ship docked in Albany, a priest asked Frank if he had anyone meeting him. Since Frank did not, the priest said that he could travel with him on the train to New York City. They took a taxi to the train station.

3. How did Frank get his first job in New York City?

The priest who had befriended Frank on the ship, took him to the Democratic Party headquarters and introduced him. Because of the priest's recommendation, a party secretary got him a job at the Biltmore Hotel.

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