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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 is implied in the discussion of the case that Alan's father tries "in another part of the state" (25)?
(a) The judge is corrupt.
(b) The defendant is guilty.
(c) There are bigots on the jury.
(d) Alan's father is unprepared for the trial.

2. What is the one thing that Frank advises Alan he should not let his wife take in the divorce?
(a) The apartment.
(b) Their child.
(c) Part of their law practice.
(d) Their dog.

3. 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) Falling in love with the wrong people.
(c) Her upbringing.
(d) Her lack of education.

4. What is Alan's family's religious background?
(a) Protestant.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Muslim.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way do Frank and Alan become "like the old partners" at the firm because of the Hardmann Roe case?

2. With whom does Brenda go on a trip to Hawaii?

3. What is Alan's page 33 assessment of Cummings, their classmate who now serves in Congress?

4. What are the details of the thick towels, Biedermeier desk, and private school meant to convey?

5. What is implied about having offices "near the copying machines" (29)?

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