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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main difference between Neil and Brenda?
(a) Neil is much older than Brenda.
(b) Neil is not Jewish but Brenda is.
(c) Neil is well educated but Brenda is not.
(d) Both are Jewish but she is from the upper class.

2. What shows Neil's eagerness to see Brenda?
(a) He arrives early in Short Hills.
(b) He changes his clothes seven times.
(c) He keeps looking at his watch.
(d) He reads up on the lives of the rich and famous.

3. What is the area like in Short Hills?
(a) Large houses with green lawns and water sprinklers.
(b) big houses people use only for the summer.
(c) Mansions with valet service.
(d) Rows of highrise condos.

4. When Neill finally stops at Brenda's house, where does he find her?
(a) She is waiting for him at her front door.
(b) She is in the kitchen having a cappuccino.
(c) She is playing tennis on her private tennis court.
(d) She is talking to the gardener.

5. What is Neil's impression of Brenda as she plays tennis?
(a) Neil thinks Brenda plays tennis with beauty and grace.
(b) Neil thinks her tennis outfit is very expensive.
(c) Neil thinks she looks masculine while playing tennis.
(d) Neil wonders why she sweats so much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disruption takes place when Ron needs to leave?

2. What question is raised in the reader's mind about Brenda?

3. How does Ron show off his athletic ability?

4. What was Mrs. Patimkin's connection to sports when she was younger?

5. How is Brenda dressed for dinner?

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