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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "American Express" pages 35-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Alan wonders, "Giotto--what would that mean to her?" what does "Giotto" refer to (39)?
(a) A town.
(b) A painter.
(c) A river.
(d) A religious site.

2. From context, which is a reasonable interpretation of the simile "They had separate rooms, like staterooms, like passengers on a fading boat" (36)?
(a) Brenda, Frank, and Alan no longer enjoy each other's company.
(b) Brenda, Frank, and Alan are getting older.
(c) Europe is a boring place to visit.
(d) Europe is a snobby and elitist place.

3. What is Alan's life being compared to in the sentence, "It seemed that his life was being clarified, the sediment was drifting down" (39)?
(a) A water treatment facility.
(b) A science experiment.
(c) A glass or chalice.
(d) A liquid like water or wine.

4. Which character is identified as being in an "intermediate state though looking assured" (31)?
(a) Brenda.
(b) Alan.
(c) Frank.
(d) Nan.

5. How long have Frank and Alan planned to be in Europe?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 1 month.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Alan rides through the countryside outside Venice and as he walks around Padua, what seems to impress him most about Italy?

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)?

3. What is the English translation of the word "Basta" (41)?

4. When Nan asks for Frank's help renegotiating her divorce settlement, what advice does he give her?

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

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