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

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

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

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

5. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?
(a) He does not enjoy being alone with Frank and Brenda.
(b) He was hoping to get to know some senior partners better.
(c) He missed seeing a woman he is interested in.
(d) He is starving and there is no food left.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the allusion to Frik and Frak imply about how the higher-ups at their firm see Alan and Frank?

3. On page 35, when Alan tells Frank that the women he likes are all looking for someone like Frank, what does Frank reply?

4. When Alan is talking about his divorce, what does Frank interrupt him to show him?

5. From context, what is likely true about the Century Club?

(see the answer key)

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