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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. 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 want to move to the Washington, D.C. office.
(c) She does not think she would be able to do the job.
(d) She does not think it would be a good idea to be working so closely with Frank.

2. What does the allusion to Frik and Frak imply about how the higher-ups at their firm see Alan and Frank?
(a) They are seen as determined.
(b) They are almost invisible.
(c) They are considered inept.
(d) They are seen as one entity.

3. What is Frank referring to when he asks Brenda what she is going to do with "that beautiful struma" (27)?
(a) Her dog.
(b) Her car.
(c) Her handbag.
(d) Her neck.

4. What is implied in the discussion of the case that Alan's father tries "in another part of the state" (25)?
(a) Alan's father is unprepared for the trial.
(b) There are bigots on the jury.
(c) The defendant is guilty.
(d) The judge is corrupt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a logical inference about who "Hopie" is?

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

3. In what way do Frank and Alan become "like the old partners" at the firm because of the Hardmann Roe case?

4. What kind of company is Hardmann Roe?

5. Who is Camille?

(see the answer key)

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