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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. Why does Brenda not want to take the promotion she has been offered?
(a) She does not think much of the man she would be working for.
(b) She does not think she would be able to do the job.
(c) She does not want to move to the Washington, D.C. office.
(d) She does not think it would be a good idea to be working so closely with Frank.

2. On page 30, what is being compared to an "infinite forest, the trunks and vines blocking out the light"?
(a) The Hardmann Roe case.
(b) Frank and Alan's relationship.
(c) Life in New York City.
(d) The legal profession in general.

3. What is implied about having offices "near the copying machines" (29)?
(a) The noise makes Frank and Alan less productive.
(b) It indicates Frank and Alan's low status.
(c) The presence of secretaries making copies is distracting for Frank and Alan.
(d) It allows Frank and Alan to hear all of the office gossip.

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

5. What kind of car is Frank driving in the opening of the story's second part?
(a) Bentley.
(b) Renault.
(c) Cadillac.
(d) Rolls Royce.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is identified as being in an "intermediate state though looking assured" (31)?

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. Where is Alan's family from?

4. How long do Frank and Alan work on the Hardmann Roe case?

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

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