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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. What does Nan bring as a gift to the man who invites her over for tea?
(a) A painting.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Books.
(d) Wine.

2. 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 4 years.
(d) About 2 years.

3. On the summer night when Alan and Frank go to Brenda's apartment, why do they end up missing her party?
(a) They were not actually invited.
(b) They misunderstood when it was supposed to start.
(c) They have been out drinking.
(d) They have been working late.

4. What is implied when Brenda meets "a handsome Dutchman who worked for a bank" (30)?
(a) Brenda has always been more interested in finding a rich man than finding true love.
(b) Brenda is cheating on Frank, but he not invested in their relationship enough to notice.
(c) Frank is more focused on the case than on Brenda, so she finds a different boyfriend.
(d) Brenda is looking for a house for her and Frank to live in outside the city.

5. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?
(a) He does not enjoy being alone with Frank and Brenda.
(b) He was hoping to get to know some senior partners better.
(c) He missed seeing a woman he is interested in.
(d) He is starving and there is no food left.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Brenda seem to feel about Frank and Alan missing her party?

3. Where is Alan's family from?

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

5. With whom does Brenda go on a trip to Hawaii?

(see the answer key)

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