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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. To what is Brenda compared when she leaps from Frank's arms on page 27?
(a) "A thirteen-year-old."
(b) "A huge dog."
(c) "A rocket to the moon."
(d) "A dropped stone."

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

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

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

5. What is implied about having offices "near the copying machines" (29)?
(a) The noise makes Frank and Alan less productive.
(b) It indicates Frank and Alan's low status.
(c) It allows Frank and Alan to hear all of the office gossip.
(d) The presence of secretaries making copies is distracting for Frank and Alan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the details of the thick towels, Biedermeier desk, and private school meant to convey?

3. How does Brenda seem to feel about Frank and Alan missing her party?

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

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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