View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the story's first section, what is Alan trying to decide about Frank?
(a) Whether Frank is secretly insecure.
(b) Whether Frank is really his friend.
(c) Whether there is something missing inside Frank.
(d) Whether Frank knows how to make himself happy.

2. What is the one thing that Frank advises Alan he should not let his wife take in the divorce?
(a) Part of their law practice.
(b) Their child.
(c) Their dog.
(d) The apartment.

3. On the night of Brenda's party, how long has Alan been in New York?
(a) About 8 years.
(b) About 6 years.
(c) About 2 years.
(d) About 4 years.

4. Who is Camille?
(a) Alan's wife.
(b) Alan's child.
(c) Alan's mother.
(d) Alan's sister.

5. What is implied when Brenda meets "a handsome Dutchman who worked for a bank" (30)?
(a) Brenda is cheating on Frank, but he not invested in their relationship enough to notice.
(b) Brenda is looking for a house for her and Frank to live in outside the city.
(c) Brenda has always been more interested in finding a rich man than finding true love.
(d) Frank is more focused on the case than on Brenda, so she finds a different boyfriend.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which detail conveys Frank's continued attractiveness to women despite his age?

4. What is the English translation of the word "Basta" (41)?

5. In the restaurant in Spoleto, what is Frank distracted by?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 316 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample