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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. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "hot" in Alan's comment about the new receptionist: "She's hot" (26)?
(a) She is physically attractive.
(b) She is sexually available.
(c) She is uncomfortably warm.
(d) She is angry about something.

3. What is Alan's family's religious background?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Protestant.
(d) Muslim.

4. What is the one thing that Frank advises Alan he should not let his wife take in the divorce?
(a) The apartment.
(b) Their child.
(c) Their dog.
(d) Part of their law practice.

5. What is Frank referring to when he asks Brenda what she is going to do with "that beautiful struma" (27)?
(a) Her dog.
(b) Her car.
(c) Her handbag.
(d) Her neck.

Short Answer Questions

1. After they drop Eda off, what does Alan say to Frank about the encounter?

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

3. On page 30, what is being compared to an "infinite forest, the trunks and vines blocking out the light"?

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

5. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?

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