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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. Where did Frank take Alan and Brenda in Paris?
(a) A cabaret.
(b) A museum.
(c) The ballet.
(d) The opera.

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

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

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

5. Which is the best description of the husband and wife conversation that Frank mimics?
(a) Banal.
(b) Earnest.
(c) Condescending.
(d) Playful.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have Frank and Alan planned to be in Europe?

2. On page 30, what is being compared to an "infinite forest, the trunks and vines blocking out the light"?

3. In the restaurant in Spoleto, what is Frank distracted by?

4. What does Frank say New York is divided into?

5. What is ironic about the setting around Frank when he calls Eda about going to Florence?

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