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

2. 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 is amusing.
(d) The furniture gives people a strange feeling.

3. Which character is identified as being in an "intermediate state though looking assured" (31)?
(a) Nan.
(b) Alan.
(c) Frank.
(d) Brenda.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what is Brenda compared when she leaps from Frank's arms on page 27?

3. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?

4. What does the allusion to Frik and Frak imply about how the higher-ups at their firm see Alan and Frank?

5. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "hot" in Alan's comment about the new receptionist: "She's hot" (26)?

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