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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. In what way do Frank and Alan become "like the old partners" at the firm because of the Hardmann Roe case?
(a) The firm pays them a large bonus to work on the case.
(b) They are isolated from the daily workings of the firm.
(c) Working on this case earns them a lot of respect.
(d) They are assigned to much better offices while they work on the case.

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

3. 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 is secretly insecure.
(c) Whether Frank knows how to make himself happy.
(d) Whether there is something missing inside Frank.

4. How long do Frank and Alan work on the Hardmann Roe case?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 2 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Brenda seem to feel about Frank and Alan missing her party?

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

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

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