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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "American Express" pages 25-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what is Brenda compared when she leaps from Frank's arms on page 27?
(a) "A dropped stone."
(b) "A huge dog."
(c) "A thirteen-year-old."
(d) "A rocket to the moon."

2. At the end of the story's first section, what is Alan trying to decide about Frank?
(a) Whether Frank is really his friend.
(b) Whether Frank knows how to make himself happy.
(c) Whether there is something missing inside Frank.
(d) Whether Frank is secretly insecure.

3. From context, what can be inferred about the neighborhood of Bryant Park?
(a) It is expensive.
(b) It is predominantly Italian.
(c) It is dangerous.
(d) It is full of law offices.

4. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "hot" in Alan's comment about the new receptionist: "She's hot" (26)?
(a) She is uncomfortably warm.
(b) She is angry about something.
(c) She is physically attractive.
(d) She is sexually available.

5. On the night of Brenda's party, how long has Alan been in New York?
(a) About 6 years.
(b) About 4 years.
(c) About 2 years.
(d) About 8 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is implied in the discussion of the case that Alan's father tries "in another part of the state" (25)?

2. Who is Camille?

3. On page 35, when Alan tells Frank that the women he likes are all looking for someone like Frank, what does Frank reply?

4. How long do Frank and Alan work on the Hardmann Roe case?

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

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