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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 Alan's page 33 assessment of Cummings, their classmate who now serves in Congress?
(a) "A zero."
(b) "A sneak."
(c) "A toady."
(d) "A lightweight."

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

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

4. Who is Camille?
(a) Alan's sister.
(b) Alan's wife.
(c) Alan's child.
(d) Alan's mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. On page 30, what is being compared to an "infinite forest, the trunks and vines blocking out the light"?

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