3. What is implied in the discussion of the case that Alan's father tries "in another part of the state" (25)?
(a) The defendant is guilty.
(b) Alan's father is unprepared for the trial.
(c) There are bigots on the jury.
(d) The judge is corrupt.

4. In what way do Frank and Alan become "like the old partners" at the firm because of the Hardmann Roe case?
(a) The firm pays them a large bonus to work on the case.
(b) Working on this case earns them a lot of respect.
(c) They are isolated from the daily workings of the firm.
(d) They are assigned to much better offices while they work on the case.

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

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

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

8. From context, what is the best interpretation of the word "hot" in Alan's comment about the new receptionist: "She's hot" (26)?
(a) She is uncomfortably warm.
(b) She is physically attractive.
(c) She is angry about something.
(d) She is sexually available.

9. 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) The apartment.
(c) Their dog.
(d) Their child.

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

11. 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) The Hardmann Roe case.
(d) Frank and Alan's relationship.

12. What is a logical inference about who "Hopie" is?
(a) Brenda's mother.
(b) Alan's child.
(c) Alan's wife.
(d) Brenda's sister.

13. What does Nan say is the cause of her life "made up of disappointments" (32)?
(a) Staying in New York instead of returning to Nashville.
(b) Her upbringing.
(c) Her lack of education.
(d) Falling in love with the wrong people.

14. What kind of company is Hardmann Roe?
(a) A large manufacturer.
(b) A law firm.
(c) A drug company.
(d) A lobbying group.

15. Why does Brenda not want to take the promotion she has been offered?
(a) She does not want to move to the Washington, D.C. office.
(b) She does not think it would be a good idea to be working so closely with Frank.
(c) She does not think much of the man she would be working for.
(d) She does not think she would be able to do the job.