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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. From context, what is likely true about the Century Club?
(a) It is inexpensive.
(b) It is loud inside.
(c) It attracts a young clientele.
(d) It is exclusive.

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

3. What kind of company is Hardmann Roe?
(a) A law firm.
(b) A lobbying group.
(c) A large manufacturer.
(d) A drug company.

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

5. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "funny" in "In those days they were living in apartments with funny furniture" (25)?
(a) The furniture is amusing.
(b) The furniture gives people a strange feeling.
(c) The furniture is of poor quality.
(d) The furniture is likely stolen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one thing that Frank advises Alan he should not let his wife take in the divorce?

2. Who is Camille?

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

4. What does Frank like about Brenda?

5. Why does Brenda not want to take the promotion she has been offered?

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