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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 Frank like about Brenda?
(a) Her sophistication.
(b) Her voice.
(c) Her intelligence.
(d) Her sense of humor.

2. On the summer night when Alan and Frank go to Brenda's apartment, why do they end up missing her party?
(a) They misunderstood when it was supposed to start.
(b) They were not actually invited.
(c) They have been working late.
(d) They have been out drinking.

3. From context, what can be inferred about the neighborhood of Bryant Park?
(a) It is predominantly Italian.
(b) It is dangerous.
(c) It is full of law offices.
(d) It is expensive.

4. What technique is used in the sentence "In the morning in stale darkness the subways shrieked" (26)?
(a) Cacophony.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Asyndeton.
(d) Personification.

5. What is a logical inference about who "Hopie" is?
(a) Brenda's mother.
(b) Alan's wife.
(c) Brenda's sister.
(d) Alan's child.

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

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

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

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)?

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