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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From context, what is likely true about the Century Club?
(a) It is inexpensive.
(b) It is exclusive.
(c) It is loud inside.
(d) It attracts a young clientele.

2. What is Alan's page 33 assessment of Cummings, their classmate who now serves in Congress?
(a) "A sneak."
(b) "A lightweight."
(c) "A zero."
(d) "A toady."

3. In what way do Frank and Alan become "like the old partners" at the firm because of the Hardmann Roe case?
(a) Working on this case earns them a lot of respect.
(b) They are assigned to much better offices while they work on the case.
(c) The firm pays them a large bonus to work on the case.
(d) They are isolated from the daily workings of the firm.

4. With whom does Brenda go on a trip to Hawaii?
(a) Her father.
(b) Frank.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sister.

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

6. What does Frank like about Brenda?
(a) Her intelligence.
(b) Her voice.
(c) Her sense of humor.
(d) Her sophistication.

7. What does Nan say is the cause of her life "made up of disappointments" (32)?
(a) Staying in New York instead of returning to Nashville.
(b) Falling in love with the wrong people.
(c) Her lack of education.
(d) Her upbringing.

8. How does Brenda seem to feel about Frank and Alan missing her party?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Confused.

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

10. What are the details of the thick towels, Biedermeier desk, and private school meant to convey?
(a) Frank's good taste.
(b) Frank's success.
(c) Frank's snobbery.
(d) Frank's insecurity.

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

12. On page 35, when Alan tells Frank that the women he likes are all looking for someone like Frank, what does Frank reply?
(a) "They think they are."
(b) "They don't know what's good for them."
(c) "Let them find me, then."
(d) "Alan, we're the same, you and me."

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

14. Who is Camille?
(a) Alan's child.
(b) Alan's mother.
(c) Alan's wife.
(d) Alan's sister.

15. At the end of the story's first section, what is Alan trying to decide about Frank?
(a) Whether Frank is secretly insecure.
(b) Whether Frank knows how to make himself happy.
(c) Whether Frank is really his friend.
(d) Whether there is something missing inside Frank.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nan asks for Frank's help renegotiating her divorce settlement, what advice does he give her?

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 about having offices "near the copying machines" (29)?

4. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "hot" in Alan's comment about the new receptionist: "She's hot" (26)?

5. What does the allusion to Frik and Frak imply about how the higher-ups at their firm see Alan and Frank?

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