View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "American Express" pages 35-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the summer night when Alan and Frank go to Brenda's apartment, why do they end up missing her party?
(a) They were not actually invited.
(b) They have been out drinking.
(c) They have been working late.
(d) They misunderstood when it was supposed to start.

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

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

4. When Nan asks for Frank's help renegotiating her divorce settlement, what advice does he give her?
(a) Hire a private detective.
(b) Pretend that your ex-husband was abusive.
(c) Move somewhere cheaper.
(d) Get married again.

5. What is the one thing that Frank advises Alan he should not let his wife take in the divorce?
(a) Their dog.
(b) Their child.
(c) Part of their law practice.
(d) The apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Frank buy postcards in Arezzo?

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

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

4. In Padua, where does Alan go for a walk by himself in the early morning?

5. On the night of Brenda's party, how long has Alan been in New York?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 320 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample