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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main topic of conversation when the family does speak?
(a) Money.
(b) Politics.
(c) Social engagements.
(d) Sports.

2. What was Mrs. Patimkin's connection to sports when she was younger?
(a) She ran in the Boston Marathon once.
(b) Mrs. Patimkin had been the best tennis player in the state at one time.
(c) She was a great golfer at one time.
(d) She played water polo in college.

3. Why does Neil think Harriet is a perfect match for Ron?
(a) She is something of a slob, too.
(b) She is strong willed where Ron is weak.
(c) Like him she is mainly concerned with appearances.
(d) She is an expert golfer.

4. What is Brenda's objection to getting what Neil suggests?
(a) She is sure she cannot get pregnant.
(b) She thinks he should take care of the protection.
(c) She cannot go to her doctor because he is a close friend of the family.
(d) She says a diaphragm would change their relationship.

5. What Characteristic of Mrs. Patimkin gives evidence of her more humble beginnings?
(a) She wears bargain basement clothes.
(b) She does not like to waste money.
(c) She does not like to throw anything away.
(d) She still does her own cooking and cleaning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?

2. What is strange about Brenda's feeling that Neil is pursuing her?

3. When Brenda is modeling her bridesmaid dress, what does Harriet say to her?

4. How does Mrs. Patimkin treat Neil?

5. Ironically, where is Mr. Patimkin's store that makes all the money for the family to live in Short Hills?

(see the answer key)

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