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

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

3. How long do Frank and Alan work on the Hardmann Roe case?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 2 years.

4. How does Brenda seem to feel about Frank and Alan missing her party?
(a) Confused.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Pleased.

5. When Alan is talking about his divorce, what does Frank interrupt him to show him?
(a) His Biedermeier desk.
(b) The view from his balcony.
(c) A legal passage dealing with spousal support.
(d) An alumni magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Alan's family from?

2. On page 35, when Alan tells Frank that the women he likes are all looking for someone like Frank, what does Frank reply?

3. At the end of the story's first section, what is Alan trying to decide about Frank?

4. On the night of Brenda's party, how long has Alan been in New York?

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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