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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) Staying in New York instead of returning to Nashville.
(b) Her lack of education.
(c) Her upbringing.
(d) Falling in love with the wrong people.

2. At the end of the story's first section, what is Alan trying to decide about Frank?
(a) Whether Frank is really his friend.
(b) Whether there is something missing inside Frank.
(c) Whether Frank knows how to make himself happy.
(d) Whether Frank is secretly insecure.

3. What does Frank say New York is divided into?
(a) Lawyers and clients.
(b) People on their way up and people on their way down.
(c) Haves and have-nots.
(d) People born in the city and people born elsewhere.

4. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?
(a) He is starving and there is no food left.
(b) He missed seeing a woman he is interested in.
(c) He does not enjoy being alone with Frank and Brenda.
(d) He was hoping to get to know some senior partners better.

5. 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 gives people a strange feeling.
(b) The furniture is likely stolen.
(c) The furniture is of poor quality.
(d) The furniture is amusing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Camille?

3. On page 35, when Alan tells Frank that the women he likes are all looking for someone like Frank, what does Frank reply?

4. What kind of company is Hardmann Roe?

5. What is implied in the discussion of the case that Alan's father tries "in another part of the state" (25)?

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