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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. What is Alan's page 33 assessment of Cummings, their classmate who now serves in Congress?
(a) "A lightweight."
(b) "A sneak."
(c) "A toady."
(d) "A zero."

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

3. What is the one thing that Frank advises Alan he should not let his wife take in the divorce?
(a) Their child.
(b) Their dog.
(c) The apartment.
(d) Part of their law practice.

4. What kind of company is Hardmann Roe?
(a) A large manufacturer.
(b) A drug company.
(c) A law firm.
(d) A lobbying group.

5. When Alan is talking about his divorce, what does Frank interrupt him to show him?
(a) The view from his balcony.
(b) A legal passage dealing with spousal support.
(c) An alumni magazine.
(d) His Biedermeier desk.

Short Answer Questions

1. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "funny" in "In those days they were living in apartments with funny furniture" (25)?

2. What technique is used in the sentence "In the morning in stale darkness the subways shrieked" (26)?

3. From context, what is likely true about the Century Club?

4. On the summer night when Alan and Frank go to Brenda's apartment, why do they end up missing her party?

5. What does Nan bring as a gift to the man who invites her over for tea?

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