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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "American Express" pages 35-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is implied by the detail of the woman "dressed for dinner" getting out of a taxi in the morning outside Alan and Frank's hotel (39)?
(a) Italians are more relaxed about time.
(b) Italy has different clothing standards.
(c) Alan's eyesight is poor.
(d) She has been out all night.

3. What is the name of the firm where Frank and Alan begin their legal careers?
(a) Denton, Meyer.
(b) Abbott, Yeardley.
(c) Weyland, Braun.
(d) Cook, Hopewell.

4. What does Frank say New York is divided into?
(a) Lawyers and clients.
(b) People born in the city and people born elsewhere.
(c) Haves and have-nots.
(d) People on their way up and people on their way down.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Brenda heading to Rome?

2. With whom does Brenda go on a trip to Hawaii?

3. What are the details of the thick towels, Biedermeier desk, and private school meant to convey?

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. Where is Alan's family from?

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