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

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

3. What does the detail of Eda's trembling in Frank's hotel room indicate?
(a) She is not used to air conditioning.
(b) She is ashamed of her decision to see Frank.
(c) She is inexperienced and afraid.
(d) She is in Frank's room against her will.

4. What does Eda's father do for a living?
(a) Raise chickens.
(b) Masonry.
(c) Restore furniture.
(d) Sell cars.

5. Where do Frank and Alan drink in Venice?
(a) Harry's.
(b) Jack's.
(c) Goldie's.
(d) Nicola's.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way do Frank and Alan become "like the old partners" at the firm because of the Hardmann Roe case?

2. At what time of year are Frank and Alan in Venice?

3. What is Eda's reaction to Frank's suggestion that she be "shared" between him and Alan?

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

5. What is the narrator implying about Brenda's discussion of her children with the comment "The first act was over.... Now came the plot" (37)?

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