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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. On page 30, what is being compared to an "infinite forest, the trunks and vines blocking out the light"?
(a) Frank and Alan's relationship.
(b) The Hardmann Roe case.
(c) The legal profession in general.
(d) Life in New York City.

2. What is the name of the firm where Frank and Alan begin their legal careers?
(a) Weyland, Braun.
(b) Cook, Hopewell.
(c) Denton, Meyer.
(d) Abbott, Yeardley.

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

4. What is implied about having offices "near the copying machines" (29)?
(a) It allows Frank and Alan to hear all of the office gossip.
(b) The noise makes Frank and Alan less productive.
(c) It indicates Frank and Alan's low status.
(d) The presence of secretaries making copies is distracting for Frank and Alan.

5. 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 physically attractive.
(c) She is sexually available.
(d) She is angry about something.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what is Brenda compared when she leaps from Frank's arms on page 27?

3. When Alan is talking about his divorce, what does Frank interrupt him to show him?

4. What is a logical inference about who "Hopie" is?

5. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?

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