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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. Which character is identified as being in an "intermediate state though looking assured" (31)?
(a) Frank.
(b) Brenda.
(c) Nan.
(d) Alan.

2. 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 is of poor quality.
(b) The furniture is likely stolen.
(c) The furniture gives people a strange feeling.
(d) The furniture is amusing.

3. 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 does not enjoy being alone with Frank and Brenda.
(c) He missed seeing a woman he is interested in.
(d) He is starving and there is no food left.

4. From context, what can be inferred about the neighborhood of Bryant Park?
(a) It is predominantly Italian.
(b) It is full of law offices.
(c) It is dangerous.
(d) It is expensive.

5. On page 30, what is being compared to an "infinite forest, the trunks and vines blocking out the light"?
(a) The legal profession in general.
(b) The Hardmann Roe case.
(c) Frank and Alan's relationship.
(d) Life in New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what is Brenda compared when she leaps from Frank's arms on page 27?

2. In what way do Frank and Alan become "like the old partners" at the firm because of the Hardmann Roe case?

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

4. What is Alan's family's religious background?

5. What technique is used in the sentence, "Which was what made them inseparable, the hours of work, the lyric, the dreams" (26)?

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