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

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

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

4. What does Frank like about Brenda?
(a) Her voice.
(b) Her sense of humor.
(c) Her sophistication.
(d) Her intelligence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brenda seem to feel about Frank and Alan missing her party?

2. What is Frank referring to when he asks Brenda what she is going to do with "that beautiful struma" (27)?

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

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

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

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