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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 page 35, when Alan tells Frank that the women he likes are all looking for someone like Frank, what does Frank reply?
(a) "Alan, we're the same, you and me."
(b) "They don't know what's good for them."
(c) "They think they are."
(d) "Let them find me, then."

2. When Alan is talking about his divorce, what does Frank interrupt him to show him?
(a) His Biedermeier desk.
(b) An alumni magazine.
(c) A legal passage dealing with spousal support.
(d) The view from his balcony.

3. After they drop Eda off, what does Alan say to Frank about the encounter?
(a) He would like to see Eda again.
(b) It will land them in trouble.
(c) Frank's behavior is immoral.
(d) Eda is a beautiful girl.

4. From context, what is likely true about the Century Club?
(a) It is loud inside.
(b) It is inexpensive.
(c) It attracts a young clientele.
(d) It is exclusive.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Alan's family from?

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

3. What does Nan say is the cause of her life "made up of disappointments" (32)?

4. Who is Camille?

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

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