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

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

3. At the end of the story's first section, what is Alan trying to decide about Frank?
(a) Whether Frank is secretly insecure.
(b) Whether Frank knows how to make himself happy.
(c) Whether there is something missing inside Frank.
(d) Whether Frank is really his friend.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?

2. What is implied when Brenda meets "a handsome Dutchman who worked for a bank" (30)?

3. Where is Alan's family from?

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

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

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