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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 rocket to the moon."
(b) "A dropped stone."
(c) "A thirteen-year-old."
(d) "A huge dog."

2. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "funny" in "In those days they were living in apartments with funny furniture" (25)?
(a) The furniture is likely stolen.
(b) The furniture gives people a strange feeling.
(c) The furniture is amusing.
(d) The furniture is of poor quality.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one thing that Frank advises Alan he should not let his wife take in the divorce?

2. What kind of company is Hardmann Roe?

3. On the night of Brenda's party, how long has Alan been in New York?

4. What does working on the Hardmann Roe case remind Frank and Alan of?

5. What is the name of the firm where Frank and Alan begin their legal careers?

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