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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. Which word is twice used to describe the way Eda looks?
(a) Angelic.
(b) Mischievous.
(c) Pure.
(d) Radiant.

2. What does Eda's father do for a living?
(a) Sell cars.
(b) Raise chickens.
(c) Restore furniture.
(d) Masonry.

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

4. What does Alan notice about Frank when Frank gets out of the car with Eda after they drop her off?
(a) Frank is getting thick around his waist.
(b) Frank looks upset by what Eda is saying.
(c) Frank's hair is thinning.
(d) Frank's tweed jacket has a price tag on it.

5. Where are Frank, Alan, and Brenda at the beginning of Part 2?
(a) Near Spoleto.
(b) Near Padua.
(c) Near Como.
(d) Near Lugano.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the best description of the husband and wife conversation that Frank mimics?

2. In the restaurant in Spoleto, what is Frank distracted by?

3. From context, what is likely true about the Century Club?

4. When Nan asks for Frank's help renegotiating her divorce settlement, what advice does he give her?

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

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