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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 does Brenda not want to take the promotion she has been offered?
(a) She does not think it would be a good idea to be working so closely with Frank.
(b) She does not want to move to the Washington, D.C. office.
(c) She does not think much of the man she would be working for.
(d) She does not think she would be able to do the job.

2. Where is Alan's family from?
(a) Hartford.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Washington, D.C.
(d) Cleveland.

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

4. What does Eda's father do for a living?
(a) Sell cars.
(b) Restore furniture.
(c) Masonry.
(d) Raise chickens.

5. 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 sexually available.
(b) She is uncomfortably warm.
(c) She is physically attractive.
(d) She is angry about something.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alan's family's religious background?

2. When Alan wonders, "Giotto--what would that mean to her?" what does "Giotto" refer to (39)?

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)?

4. What is implied about having offices "near the copying machines" (29)?

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

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