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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. In what way do Frank and Alan become "like the old partners" at the firm because of the Hardmann Roe case?
(a) They are isolated from the daily workings of the firm.
(b) The firm pays them a large bonus to work on the case.
(c) They are assigned to much better offices while they work on the case.
(d) Working on this case earns them a lot of respect.

2. How long do Frank and Alan work on the Hardmann Roe case?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 2 years.

3. What does working on the Hardmann Roe case remind Frank and Alan of?
(a) Being students.
(b) A championship game.
(c) Their fathers' high expectations.
(d) Their questions about whether law is the right career.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the one thing that Frank advises Alan he should not let his wife take in the divorce?

3. What technique is used in the sentence "In the morning in stale darkness the subways shrieked" (26)?

4. Why does Brenda not want to take the promotion she has been offered?

5. What is a logical inference about who "Hopie" is?

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