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

2. What is Frank referring to when he asks Brenda what she is going to do with "that beautiful struma" (27)?
(a) Her handbag.
(b) Her neck.
(c) Her dog.
(d) Her car.

3. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "hot" in Alan's comment about the new receptionist: "She's hot" (26)?
(a) She is sexually available.
(b) She is physically attractive.
(c) She is uncomfortably warm.
(d) She is angry about something.

4. When Alan is talking about his divorce, what does Frank interrupt him to show him?
(a) The view from his balcony.
(b) An alumni magazine.
(c) A legal passage dealing with spousal support.
(d) His Biedermeier desk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do Frank and Alan work on the Hardmann Roe case?

2. What does Frank like about Brenda?

3. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "funny" in "In those days they were living in apartments with funny furniture" (25)?

4. From context, what can be inferred about the neighborhood of Bryant Park?

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

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