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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 is implied about having offices "near the copying machines" (29)?
(a) The presence of secretaries making copies is distracting for Frank and Alan.
(b) It allows Frank and Alan to hear all of the office gossip.
(c) It indicates Frank and Alan's low status.
(d) The noise makes Frank and Alan less productive.

2. After they drop Eda off, what does Alan say to Frank about the encounter?
(a) Frank's behavior is immoral.
(b) Eda is a beautiful girl.
(c) It will land them in trouble.
(d) He would like to see Eda again.

3. How does Brenda seem to feel about Frank and Alan missing her party?
(a) Confused.
(b) Irritated.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Pleased.

4. What is Alan's life being compared to in the sentence, "It seemed that his life was being clarified, the sediment was drifting down" (39)?
(a) A glass or chalice.
(b) A water treatment facility.
(c) A liquid like water or wine.
(d) A science experiment.

5. What is the English translation of the word "Basta" (41)?
(a) Please.
(b) More.
(c) Later.
(d) Enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word is twice used to describe the way Eda looks?

2. When Alan wonders, "Giotto--what would that mean to her?" what does "Giotto" refer to (39)?

3. Which is the best description of the husband and wife conversation that Frank mimics?

4. When Alan is talking about his divorce, what does Frank interrupt him to show him?

5. What is playing on the car radio when Frank and Alan first give Eda a ride?

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