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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) Life in New York City.
(b) The legal profession in general.
(c) The Hardmann Roe case.
(d) Frank and Alan's relationship.

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

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

5. With whom does Brenda go on a trip to Hawaii?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Frank.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Frank referring to when he asks Brenda what she is going to do with "that beautiful struma" (27)?

5. What does Frank like about Brenda?

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