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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. In what way do Frank and Alan become "like the old partners" at the firm because of the Hardmann Roe case?
(a) They are isolated from the daily workings of the firm.
(b) The firm pays them a large bonus to work on the case.
(c) They are assigned to much better offices while they work on the case.
(d) Working on this case earns them a lot of respect.

2. What is Alan's page 33 assessment of Cummings, their classmate who now serves in Congress?
(a) "A zero."
(b) "A toady."
(c) "A lightweight."
(d) "A sneak."

3. What technique is used in the sentence, "Which was what made them inseparable, the hours of work, the lyric, the dreams" (26)?
(a) Asyndeton.
(b) Epistrophe.
(c) Epizeuxis.
(d) Litotes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long do Frank and Alan work on the Hardmann Roe case?

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

4. From context, what can be inferred about the neighborhood of Bryant Park?

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

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