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

2. What is the name of the firm where Frank and Alan begin their legal careers?
(a) Weyland, Braun.
(b) Denton, Meyer.
(c) Cook, Hopewell.
(d) Abbott, Yeardley.

3. Where is Alan's family from?
(a) Hartford.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Washington, D.C.
(d) Cleveland.

4. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "funny" in "In those days they were living in apartments with funny furniture" (25)?
(a) The furniture is of poor quality.
(b) The furniture is likely stolen.
(c) The furniture gives people a strange feeling.
(d) The furniture is amusing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "hot" in Alan's comment about the new receptionist: "She's hot" (26)?

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

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

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

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

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