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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 implied when Brenda meets "a handsome Dutchman who worked for a bank" (30)?
(a) Brenda has always been more interested in finding a rich man than finding true love.
(b) Brenda is cheating on Frank, but he not invested in their relationship enough to notice.
(c) Frank is more focused on the case than on Brenda, so she finds a different boyfriend.
(d) Brenda is looking for a house for her and Frank to live in outside the city.

2. In the restaurant in Spoleto, what is Frank distracted by?
(a) The overly familiar waiter.
(b) A beautiful Swedish woman.
(c) The birds outside the restaurant.
(d) A stain on his lapel.

3. Why does Frank buy postcards in Arezzo?
(a) For Alan to send to his daughter.
(b) To send to Nan.
(c) To send to Brenda.
(d) To send to clients.

4. What kind of coffee does Frank ask Brenda about?
(a) Cappuccino.
(b) Latte.
(c) Americano.
(d) Espresso.

5. What does Frank say New York is divided into?
(a) Haves and have-nots.
(b) Lawyers and clients.
(c) People on their way up and people on their way down.
(d) People born in the city and people born elsewhere.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the summer night when Alan and Frank go to Brenda's apartment, why do they end up missing her party?

2. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "funny" in "In those days they were living in apartments with funny furniture" (25)?

3. What is implied by the detail of the woman "dressed for dinner" getting out of a taxi in the morning outside Alan and Frank's hotel (39)?

4. What is playing on the car radio when Frank and Alan first give Eda a ride?

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

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