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

2. What is the name of the firm where Frank and Alan begin their legal careers?
(a) Denton, Meyer.
(b) Abbott, Yeardley.
(c) Cook, Hopewell.
(d) Weyland, Braun.

3. How does Brenda seem to feel about Frank and Alan missing her party?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Confused.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Pleased.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nan bring as a gift to the man who invites her over for tea?

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

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

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

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