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

2. Who is Camille?
(a) Alan's wife.
(b) Alan's child.
(c) Alan's mother.
(d) Alan's sister.

3. What is Alan's life being compared to in the sentence, "It seemed that his life was being clarified, the sediment was drifting down" (39)?
(a) A glass or chalice.
(b) A liquid like water or wine.
(c) A water treatment facility.
(d) A science experiment.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Frank give the portiere 40,000 lire?

3. What does the detail of Eda's trembling in Frank's hotel room indicate?

4. What is implied when Brenda meets "a handsome Dutchman who worked for a bank" (30)?

5. What is the English translation of the word "Basta" (41)?

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