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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. At what time of year are Frank and Alan in Venice?
(a) Midsummer.
(b) Late in the fall.
(c) The very end of spring.
(d) The very beginning of fall.

2. What is a logical inference about who "Hopie" is?
(a) Alan's wife.
(b) Alan's child.
(c) Brenda's mother.
(d) Brenda's sister.

3. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?
(a) He missed seeing a woman he is interested in.
(b) He is starving and there is no food left.
(c) He was hoping to get to know some senior partners better.
(d) He does not enjoy being alone with Frank and Brenda.

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

5. Which word is twice used to describe the way Eda looks?
(a) Angelic.
(b) Radiant.
(c) Mischievous.
(d) Pure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Frank, Alan, and Brenda at the beginning of Part 2?

2. What is implied by the detail of the woman "dressed for dinner" getting out of a taxi in the morning outside Alan and Frank's hotel (39)?

3. Where is Eda when they first see her?

4. From context, what can be inferred about the neighborhood of Bryant Park?

5. Why does Frank give the portiere 40,000 lire?

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