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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 noise makes Frank and Alan less productive.
(b) It indicates Frank and Alan's low status.
(c) It allows Frank and Alan to hear all of the office gossip.
(d) The presence of secretaries making copies is distracting for Frank and Alan.

2. At what time of year are Frank and Alan in Venice?
(a) The very end of spring.
(b) Midsummer.
(c) Late in the fall.
(d) The very beginning of fall.

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

4. What is a logical inference about who "Hopie" is?
(a) Alan's child.
(b) Brenda's sister.
(c) Alan's wife.
(d) Brenda's mother.

5. How does Frank strike up a conversation with Eda?
(a) He picks up her fallen school books.
(b) He pretends to know her parents.
(c) He asks her for directions.
(d) He offers her sweets.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nan say is the cause of her life "made up of disappointments" (32)?

3. What does Frank say New York is divided into?

4. From context, what can be inferred about the neighborhood of Bryant Park?

5. What technique is used in the sentence, "Which was what made them inseparable, the hours of work, the lyric, the dreams" (26)?

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