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

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

3. 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) Alan's father is unprepared for the trial.
(c) The judge is corrupt.
(d) There are bigots on the jury.

4. From context, what can be inferred about the neighborhood of Bryant Park?
(a) It is full of law offices.
(b) It is predominantly Italian.
(c) It is expensive.
(d) It is dangerous.

5. 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 dog.
(c) Her handbag.
(d) Her neck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of company is Hardmann Roe?

2. At the end of the story's first section, what is Alan trying to decide about Frank?

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

4. On the night of Brenda's party, how long has Alan been in New York?

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

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