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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. Why is Brenda heading to Rome?
(a) Rome is where her mother and daughters are waiting for her.
(b) Rome is where her flight to New York is leaving from.
(c) Rome is where she is thinking of moving.
(d) Rome is where she is supposed to meet an old friend.

2. What does the detail of Eda's trembling in Frank's hotel room indicate?
(a) She is in Frank's room against her will.
(b) She is ashamed of her decision to see Frank.
(c) She is inexperienced and afraid.
(d) She is not used to air conditioning.

3. What does Frank like about Brenda?
(a) Her voice.
(b) Her sense of humor.
(c) Her intelligence.
(d) Her sophistication.

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

5. What kind of car is Frank driving in the opening of the story's second part?
(a) Rolls Royce.
(b) Cadillac.
(c) Renault.
(d) Bentley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the narrator implying about Brenda's discussion of her children with the comment "The first act was over.... Now came the plot" (37)?

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

3. At what time of year are Frank and Alan in Venice?

4. What is Alan's page 33 assessment of Cummings, their classmate who now serves in Congress?

5. What does Eda's father do for a living?

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