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

2. Which character is identified as being in an "intermediate state though looking assured" (31)?
(a) Frank.
(b) Brenda.
(c) Alan.
(d) Nan.

3. What does working on the Hardmann Roe case remind Frank and Alan of?
(a) Their fathers' high expectations.
(b) Their questions about whether law is the right career.
(c) Being students.
(d) A championship game.

4. What does Nan bring as a gift to the man who invites her over for tea?
(a) A painting.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Books.
(d) Wine.

5. When Nan asks for Frank's help renegotiating her divorce settlement, what advice does he give her?
(a) Hire a private detective.
(b) Move somewhere cheaper.
(c) Pretend that your ex-husband was abusive.
(d) Get married again.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On page 30, what is being compared to an "infinite forest, the trunks and vines blocking out the light"?

3. What is Alan's page 33 assessment of Cummings, their classmate who now serves in Congress?

4. What does Frank like about Brenda?

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

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