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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 Frank say New York is divided into?
(a) Lawyers and clients.
(b) People born in the city and people born elsewhere.
(c) Haves and have-nots.
(d) People on their way up and people on their way down.

2. When Nan asks for Frank's help renegotiating her divorce settlement, what advice does he give her?
(a) Pretend that your ex-husband was abusive.
(b) Get married again.
(c) Hire a private detective.
(d) Move somewhere cheaper.

3. What technique is used in the sentence, "Which was what made them inseparable, the hours of work, the lyric, the dreams" (26)?
(a) Litotes.
(b) Epizeuxis.
(c) Asyndeton.
(d) Epistrophe.

4. 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 have been out drinking.
(c) They have been working late.
(d) They misunderstood when it was supposed to start.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Camille?

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

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

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

5. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "hot" in Alan's comment about the new receptionist: "She's hot" (26)?

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