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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?
(a) Neil feels Brenda's fingers tease his calf.
(b) Brenda is drumming her nails on the table.
(c) Brenda is talking on the phone.
(d) Brenda is eating a second dessert.

2. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?
(a) She sits in Neil's lap by the pool.
(b) She is dressed in a simple tank suit as opposed to the high heels and jewelry on other women.
(c) She dominates the diving board.
(d) She dresses like the other society snobs.

3. What Patimkin family business does Julie tattle to Neil about?
(a) Harriet is coming and there will be a quick wedding at the house.
(b) Ron has joined the army and is leaving soon.
(c) Mr. Patimkin is seeing his secretary after work.
(d) Mrs. Patimkin is planning a huge wedding anniversary party.

4. What is the little African-American boy doing in front of the library?
(a) He is crying.
(b) He is break dancing.
(c) He is growling at the stone lion statues.
(d) He is trying to climb the flagpole.

5. Ironically, where is Mr. Patimkin's store that makes all the money for the family to live in Short Hills?
(a) On the waterfront.
(b) In the Bronx.
(c) The African-American section of Newark.
(d) In Brooklyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shows Brenda's competitive nature?

2. Where do Neil and Brenda go after breakfast?

3. How is Brenda dressed for dinner?

4. How does Brenda feel about her mother?

5. What is Aunt Gladys' personal charity?

(see the answer key)

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