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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. 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 have been out drinking.
(c) They were not actually invited.
(d) They have been working late.

2. What kind of coffee does Frank ask Brenda about?
(a) Espresso.
(b) Latte.
(c) Americano.
(d) Cappuccino.

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

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

5. When Frank tells Alan that he can drive Brenda to Rome himself, what does Brenda tell Frank?
(a) That he has no idea how to treat women.
(b) That one day Alan will get fed up with him.
(c) That he is a lawyer even in his personal life.
(d) That he should have become a politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the night of Brenda's party, how long has Alan been in New York?

2. At what time of year are Frank and Alan in Venice?

3. As Alan rides through the countryside outside Venice and as he walks around Padua, what seems to impress him most about Italy?

4. What has Frank been shopping for while in Italy?

5. What is implied has happened to Eda at the end of the story?

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