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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 born in the city and people born elsewhere.
(b) Haves and have-nots.
(c) People on their way up and people on their way down.
(d) Lawyers and clients.

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

3. What does Nan say is the cause of her life "made up of disappointments" (32)?
(a) Falling in love with the wrong people.
(b) Her lack of education.
(c) Staying in New York instead of returning to Nashville.
(d) Her upbringing.

4. What is Alan's family's religious background?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Protestant.
(d) Catholic.

5. 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 considered inept.
(c) They are almost invisible.
(d) They are seen as one entity.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is Alan's family from?

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

5. What does Frank like about Brenda?

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