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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 judge is corrupt.
(d) The defendant is guilty.

2. When Alan and Frank miss Brenda's party, what is Alan disappointed about?
(a) He does not enjoy being alone with Frank and Brenda.
(b) He is starving and there is no food left.
(c) He was hoping to get to know some senior partners better.
(d) He missed seeing a woman he is interested in.

3. On page 30, what is being compared to an "infinite forest, the trunks and vines blocking out the light"?
(a) The legal profession in general.
(b) Life in New York City.
(c) Frank and Alan's relationship.
(d) The Hardmann Roe case.

4. 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 is of poor quality.
(c) The furniture gives people a strange feeling.
(d) The furniture is likely stolen.

5. What is Alan's page 33 assessment of Cummings, their classmate who now serves in Congress?
(a) "A toady."
(b) "A sneak."
(c) "A lightweight."
(d) "A zero."

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique is used in the sentence "In the morning in stale darkness the subways shrieked" (26)?

2. From context, what is likely true about the Century Club?

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

4. How does Brenda seem to feel about Frank and Alan missing her party?

5. What is Frank referring to when he asks Brenda what she is going to do with "that beautiful struma" (27)?

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