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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 implied in the discussion of the case that Alan's father tries "in another part of the state" (25)?
(a) The defendant is guilty.
(b) There are bigots on the jury.
(c) Alan's father is unprepared for the trial.
(d) The judge is corrupt.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Which character is identified as being in an "intermediate state though looking assured" (31)?
(a) Brenda.
(b) Frank.
(c) Alan.
(d) Nan.

5. On page 30, what is being compared to an "infinite forest, the trunks and vines blocking out the light"?
(a) The Hardmann Roe case.
(b) Frank and Alan's relationship.
(c) The legal profession in general.
(d) Life in New York City.

Short Answer Questions

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

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, "Which was what made them inseparable, the hours of work, the lyric, the dreams" (26)?

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

5. What kind of company is Hardmann Roe?

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