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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "American Express" pages 35-46.

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) Alan's father is unprepared for the trial.
(b) The judge is corrupt.
(c) The defendant is guilty.
(d) There are bigots on the jury.

2. What is playing on the car radio when Frank and Alan first give Eda a ride?
(a) An Italian opera.
(b) American big band music.
(c) A story about the murder of a priest.
(d) A story about the Korean War.

3. What is Eda's reaction to Frank's suggestion that she be "shared" between him and Alan?
(a) She threatens to call her parents.
(b) She asks Frank for money.
(c) She instantly refuses.
(d) She calls the police.

4. Why does Brenda not want to take the promotion she has been offered?
(a) She does not think she would be able to do the job.
(b) She does not think it would be a good idea to be working so closely with Frank.
(c) She does not think much of the man she would be working for.
(d) She does not want to move to the Washington, D.C. office.

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

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. What reason does Eda give for refusing to go to Florence with Frank and Alan?

3. What technique is used in the sentence, "On the curtained upper floors the legs of countesses uncoiled, slithering on the sheets like a serpent" (38)?

4. Why is Brenda heading to Rome?

5. Why are most of the things that they see while window shopping in Florence unsuitable for Eda?

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