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

2. Why are most of the things that they see while window shopping in Florence unsuitable for Eda?
(a) They are meant for tourists.
(b) They are meant for adult women.
(c) They are meant for upper class women.
(d) They are meant for furnishing a home.

3. What does Frank offer Eda while they are in the car riding around Arezzo?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) A fancy watch.
(c) Money.
(d) A cigarette.

4. On the night of Brenda's party, how long has Alan been in New York?
(a) About 6 years.
(b) About 8 years.
(c) About 4 years.
(d) About 2 years.

5. What does the detail of Eda's trembling in Frank's hotel room indicate?
(a) She is inexperienced and afraid.
(b) She is ashamed of her decision to see Frank.
(c) She is in Frank's room against her will.
(d) She is not used to air conditioning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is implied has happened to Eda at the end of the story?

2. Why is Brenda heading to Rome?

3. What are the details of the thick towels, Biedermeier desk, and private school meant to convey?

4. Who is Camille?

5. What is Frank referring to when he asks Brenda what she is going to do with "that beautiful struma" (27)?

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