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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "American Express" pages 25-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frank say New York is divided into?
(a) People on their way up and people on their way down.
(b) People born in the city and people born elsewhere.
(c) Haves and have-nots.
(d) Lawyers and clients.

2. At the end of the story's first section, what is Alan trying to decide about Frank?
(a) Whether Frank is secretly insecure.
(b) Whether there is something missing inside Frank.
(c) Whether Frank is really his friend.
(d) Whether Frank knows how to make himself happy.

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

4. What is the name of the firm where Frank and Alan begin their legal careers?
(a) Denton, Meyer.
(b) Cook, Hopewell.
(c) Abbott, Yeardley.
(d) Weyland, Braun.

5. From context, what can be inferred about the neighborhood of Bryant Park?
(a) It is dangerous.
(b) It is predominantly Italian.
(c) It is full of law offices.
(d) It is expensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?

2. Who is Camille?

3. What technique is used in the sentence, "Which was what made them inseparable, the hours of work, the lyric, the dreams" (26)?

4. On the summer night when Alan and Frank go to Brenda's apartment, why do they end up missing her party?

5. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "hot" in Alan's comment about the new receptionist: "She's hot" (26)?

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