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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. What does Alan notice about Frank when Frank gets out of the car with Eda after they drop her off?
(a) Frank's tweed jacket has a price tag on it.
(b) Frank looks upset by what Eda is saying.
(c) Frank is getting thick around his waist.
(d) Frank's hair is thinning.

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

3. When Nan asks for Frank's help renegotiating her divorce settlement, what advice does he give her?
(a) Move somewhere cheaper.
(b) Get married again.
(c) Hire a private detective.
(d) Pretend that your ex-husband was abusive.

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

5. What is the one thing that Frank advises Alan he should not let his wife take in the divorce?
(a) The apartment.
(b) Their dog.
(c) Part of their law practice.
(d) Their child.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Frank feel when he smells leaf smoke on the way to Florence?

2. Why are most of the things that they see while window shopping in Florence unsuitable for Eda?

3. What kind of coffee does Frank ask Brenda about?

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

5. Which word is twice used to describe the way Eda looks?

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