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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 does Nan say is the cause of her life "made up of disappointments" (32)?
(a) Falling in love with the wrong people.
(b) Her upbringing.
(c) Her lack of education.
(d) Staying in New York instead of returning to Nashville.

2. On the night of Brenda's party, how long has Alan been in New York?
(a) About 8 years.
(b) About 6 years.
(c) About 2 years.
(d) About 4 years.

3. What does the allusion to Frik and Frak imply about how the higher-ups at their firm see Alan and Frank?
(a) They are considered inept.
(b) They are seen as determined.
(c) They are almost invisible.
(d) They are seen as one entity.

4. When Nan asks for Frank's help renegotiating her divorce settlement, what advice does he give her?
(a) Get married again.
(b) Pretend that your ex-husband was abusive.
(c) Hire a private detective.
(d) Move somewhere cheaper.

5. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "hot" in Alan's comment about the new receptionist: "She's hot" (26)?
(a) She is uncomfortably warm.
(b) She is physically attractive.
(c) She is sexually available.
(d) She is angry about something.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is implied when Brenda meets "a handsome Dutchman who worked for a bank" (30)?

5. What does working on the Hardmann Roe case remind Frank and Alan of?

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