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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. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "funny" in "In those days they were living in apartments with funny furniture" (25)?
(a) The furniture gives people a strange feeling.
(b) The furniture is of poor quality.
(c) The furniture is likely stolen.
(d) The furniture is amusing.

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

3. What kind of company is Hardmann Roe?
(a) A lobbying group.
(b) A large manufacturer.
(c) A drug company.
(d) A law firm.

4. From context, what is likely true about the Century Club?
(a) It attracts a young clientele.
(b) It is inexpensive.
(c) It is exclusive.
(d) It is loud inside.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. On page 35, when Alan tells Frank that the women he likes are all looking for someone like Frank, what does Frank reply?

4. What does working on the Hardmann Roe case remind Frank and Alan of?

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

(see the answer key)

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