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

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

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

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

5. What technique is used in the sentence "In the morning in stale darkness the subways shrieked" (26)?
(a) Personification.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Cacophony.
(d) Asyndeton.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Frank like about Brenda?

3. What does Frank say New York is divided into?

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

5. When Nan asks for Frank's help renegotiating her divorce settlement, what advice does he give her?

(see the answer key)

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