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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. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?
(a) He missed seeing a woman he is interested in.
(b) He does not enjoy being alone with Frank and Brenda.
(c) He is starving and there is no food left.
(d) He was hoping to get to know some senior partners better.

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

3. 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.

4. What does Frank like about Brenda?
(a) Her voice.
(b) Her sense of humor.
(c) Her intelligence.
(d) Her sophistication.

5. What is ironic about the setting around Frank when he calls Eda about going to Florence?
(a) He is sitting in a room with other children innocently playing cards while their mothers talk nearby.
(b) Alan is nearby but has no idea that Frank plans to invite Eda along with them to Florence.
(c) The same porter that he had to bribe the night before is the one who placed the call.
(d) He is still at the same hotel where he had her in his room just the night before.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nan asks for Frank's help renegotiating her divorce settlement, what advice does he give her?

2. What are the details of the thick towels, Biedermeier desk, and private school meant to convey?

3. How long have Frank and Alan planned to be in Europe?

4. Which character is identified as being in an "intermediate state though looking assured" (31)?

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

(see the answer key)

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