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Goodbye, Columbus | Quiz

Philip Roth
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Goodbye, Columbus | Quiz

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1)

In the basement, what is next to a photo of Brenda on a horse? (from Chapter 3)

A blank board for mounting Julie's ribbons if she ever wins any.
A painting of Ron when he was in high school.
A photo of Mrs. Patimkin when she was a champion tennis player.
A board with all of her ribbons she won for doing something on a horse.
2)

Why can Neil not go to meet Brenda? (from Chapter 8)

His Aunt Gladys is ill.
He cannot take off any time from work, because he just got a raise.
His car is in the shop.
His parents are coming from Tuscon.
3)

Who are the two main people in Neil's life outside of his family? (from Chapter 4)

Brenda and the little boy in the library.
Aunt Gladys and Uncle Max.
The head librarian and Brenda.
Ron and Harriet.
4)

What happens when Julie loses the game? (from Chapter 3)

She takes the dart board off the wall.
She starts laughing because she let Neil win.
She upsets the chess board and scatters the pieces.
She throws her ping pong paddle at Neil and says she hates him.
5)

What was Neil's major in Rutgers? (from Chapter 4)

Architecture.
Library science.
Philosophy.
Psychology.
6)

What causes a commotion downstairs while Neil is unpacking for the weekend? (from Chapter 5)

Mrs. Patimkin is having a showdown with her husband over his secretary.
Mrs. Patimkin is furious that Neil is staying over while she is palnning a wedding.
Mrs. Patimkin is screaming at Carlotta for doing a bad job of shopping.
Mrs. Patimkin is angry with Brenda because she never picks up her clothes.
7)

What disappointing news does Neil get from Brenda? (from Chapter 8)

She is pregnant.
She is meeting her family in the Poconos.
She has gotten engaged.
Brenda calls Neil to tell him she is not coming for Rosh Hashanah. She has a test Saturday and a paper due.
8)

What problem has arisen at the Patimkin house? (from Chapter 8)

Mr. Patimkin has had a heart attack.
Julie has fallen off a horse and is in the hospital.
Mrs. Patimkin was straightening up Brenda's clothing and found the diaphragm.
The house has been robbed while the family was out.
9)

What do Aunt Gladys and Mrs. Patimkin have in common that is different from Neil? (from Chapter 4)

The women know their family roots but Neil does not.
The women are not religious but Neil is.
The women are not patriotic but Neil is.
The women are very class and money conscious but Neil is not.
10)

How does Neil avoid the issue of the boy wanting to check the Gauguin book out of the library? (from Chapter 4)

He says the boy needs to have his mother get a library card first.
He says it is in need of repair and too fragile to take out.
He says it is on hold and he can only look at it in the library.
He says it is a reference book only and cannot be taken out.
11)

What does Mrs. Patimkin conclude about Neil's religious leaning? (from Chapter 6)

She decides he is a Reform Jew.
She decides he is an idolator.
She decides he is probably an atheist.
That since Hudson Street Synagogue is Orthodox, Neil must be too.
12)

What indicates that Brenda does not particularly like Harriet? (from Chapter 5)

Brenda calls her goody-goody Harriet.
Brenda says her mother likes Harriet more than she does her.
Brenda does not go to the airport to greet her.
Brenda makes a face when she mentions Harriet's name.
13)

Why does Neil say he lives with his aunt and uncle? (from Chapter 4)

Because he does not have to pay rent.
Because their apartment is near his work.
Because his salary is too low to afford his own place.
Because his parents demand that he do that.
14)

As Ron gets into his reverie, what does Neil do? (from Chapter 7)

He tiptoes out of the room and closes the door.
He thinks about Aunt gladys.
He picks up a book to read.
He falls asleep.
15)

What happens in the TV room later that night after Brenda returns? (from Chapter 3)

Brenda teases Neil by exposing her breasts.
Neil proposes marriage.
They hold hands and drink wine.
They make love on the sofa.
16)

Why do Brenda and Harriet go alone to New York? (from Chapter 6)

Dress shopping for the wedding and right after the wedding.
To hire a band for the wedding.
To order the wedding cake.
To look at silverware paterns.
17)

what effect does the song have on Ron? (from Chapter 7)

He hums along, closes his eyes, and gets goose bumps on his arms.
He jumps up and down on his bed.
He gets bored and falls asleep.
He fights to hold back his tears.
18)

What does Neil hear coming from Ron's room one night? (from Chapter 5)

Ron crying into his pillow.
Ron talking on the phone to a girl who was not Harriet.
Bells and a gloomy male voice reciting Good-bye Columbus.
Harriet squeeling with pleasure.
19)

What has happened at Neil's job? (from Chapter 8)

He has fallen into a dull routine.
He has become Reference Librarian.
He has not gotten his promotion.
He is in line to become head librarian.
20)

After putting away their coats and suitcases in the hotel, what does Neil do? (from Chapter 8)

He orders up room service.
Neil goes to Brenda, puts his hands around her body, and holds her breasts.
He asks Brenda if she want to shower with him.
He puts on some music and asks Brenda to dance.
21)

Why does the boy not want to check out the Gauguin book after Neil promises to help him? (from Chapter 4)

He fears he might lose it and he cannot pay to replace it.
He thinks it's too heavy to carry to his house.
He doesn't want the other boys to see what he is reading.
He fears it will get damaged in his house.
22)

How is Brenda dressed when she comes to the porch where Neil is? (from Chapter 6)

She is wearing a yellow dress that shows off her summer tan.
She is wearing a warm-up suit.
She is wearing one of Neil's shirts.
She is in tight shorts and a halter top.
23)

What is on the record Ron suggests Neil listen to? (from Chapter 5)

The Yale Glee club.
Frank Sinatra's greatest hits.
The song, Good-bye Columbus.
The announcer at Ron's last basketball game.
24)

What is Mrs. Patimkin doing while she is in the kitchen with Carlotta and Neil? (from Chapter 6)

She is making cake decorations.
She is giving them orders for what to do today.
She is working on a Hadassah project.
She is making lists of things to do.
25)

What information does Neil get from Julie? (from Chapter 3)

That Ron is flying to Milwaukee to see Harriet.
That Mrs. Patimkin does not like him.
That Brenda has many boyfriends.
That Brenda is engaged to be married.
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