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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. Why is Brenda heading to Rome?
(a) Rome is where her flight to New York is leaving from.
(b) Rome is where she is thinking of moving.
(c) Rome is where her mother and daughters are waiting for her.
(d) Rome is where she is supposed to meet an old friend.

2. Which detail conveys Frank's continued attractiveness to women despite his age?
(a) The comments of the border guards as they cross into Como.
(b) The comments of the employees at the coffee place in Como.
(c) The behavior of the German hotel manager's girlfriend.
(d) The behavior of the Italian countesses in Venice.

3. What does the allusion to Frik and Frak imply about how the higher-ups at their firm see Alan and Frank?
(a) They are almost invisible.
(b) They are seen as one entity.
(c) They are seen as determined.
(d) They are considered inept.

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

5. What does Frank offer Eda while they are in the car riding around Arezzo?
(a) A fancy watch.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Eda when they first see her?

3. On page 35, when Alan tells Frank that the women he likes are all looking for someone like Frank, what does Frank reply?

4. What kind of car is Frank driving in the opening of the story's second part?

5. What is implied in the discussion of the case that Alan's father tries "in another part of the state" (25)?

(see the answer key)

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