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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 the English translation of the word "Basta" (41)?
(a) Please.
(b) Later.
(c) More.
(d) Enough.

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

3. What does Nan bring as a gift to the man who invites her over for tea?
(a) Wine.
(b) Books.
(c) Fruit.
(d) A painting.

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

5. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?
(a) He does not enjoy being alone with Frank and Brenda.
(b) He was hoping to get to know some senior partners better.
(c) He is starving and there is no food left.
(d) He missed seeing a woman he is interested in.

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

3. What technique is used in the sentence, "Which was what made them inseparable, the hours of work, the lyric, the dreams" (26)?

4. What reason does Eda give for refusing to go to Florence with Frank and Alan?

5. What technique is used in the sentence "In the morning in stale darkness the subways shrieked" (26)?

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