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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "American Express" pages 35-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alan notice about Frank when Frank gets out of the car with Eda after they drop her off?
(a) Frank is getting thick around his waist.
(b) Frank looks upset by what Eda is saying.
(c) Frank's hair is thinning.
(d) Frank's tweed jacket has a price tag on it.

2. Which detail conveys Frank's continued attractiveness to women despite his age?
(a) The comments of the border guards as they cross into Como.
(b) The behavior of the Italian countesses in Venice.
(c) The behavior of the German hotel manager's girlfriend.
(d) The comments of the employees at the coffee place in Como.

3. What does Frank say New York is divided into?
(a) Haves and have-nots.
(b) Lawyers and clients.
(c) People on their way up and people on their way down.
(d) People born in the city and people born elsewhere.

4. What has Frank been shopping for while in Italy?
(a) Jewelry and watches.
(b) Art.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Real estate.

5. What is implied in the discussion of the case that Alan's father tries "in another part of the state" (25)?
(a) The judge is corrupt.
(b) Alan's father is unprepared for the trial.
(c) There are bigots on the jury.
(d) The defendant is guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Brenda go on a trip to Hawaii?

2. What reason does Eda give for refusing to go to Florence with Frank and Alan?

3. What is the one thing that Frank advises Alan he should not let his wife take in the divorce?

4. From context, what is likely true about the Century Club?

5. What is Frank referring to when he asks Brenda what she is going to do with "that beautiful struma" (27)?

(see the answer key)

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