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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 intelligence.
(b) Her voice.
(c) Her sense of humor.
(d) Her sophistication.

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

3. To what is Brenda compared when she leaps from Frank's arms on page 27?
(a) "A thirteen-year-old."
(b) "A huge dog."
(c) "A rocket to the moon."
(d) "A dropped stone."

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "funny" in "In those days they were living in apartments with funny furniture" (25)?

2. Which character is identified as being in an "intermediate state though looking assured" (31)?

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

4. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "hot" in Alan's comment about the new receptionist: "She's hot" (26)?

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

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