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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impresses Aunt Gladys about Neil's description of the Patimkin house?
(a) That it is over their store.
(b) That it is in Newark.
(c) That it has a narrow driveway.
(d) That it has so many rooms.

2. How does Neil react to Brenda's invitation to spend a week at her house?
(a) He agrees eagerly and takes his vacation time.
(b) He is shocked that she would suggest such a thing.
(c) He says he'll have to check with his Aunt Gladys.
(d) He hesitates because of Mrs. Patimkin.

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

4. Why is Neil going to the Patimkin's house that evening?
(a) He is going to talk with Mr. Patimkin about working in his store.
(b) He is going with them to the opera.
(c) They have asked him to babysit Julie while they all go out.
(d) He is going to park down the street and follow Brenda when she leaves the house.

5. What do Aunt Gladys and Mrs. Patimkin have in common that is different from Neil?
(a) The women are not patriotic but Neil is.
(b) The women are very class and money conscious but Neil is not.
(c) The women know their family roots but Neil does not.
(d) The women are not religious but Neil is.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first time Neil phones Brenda, why does she not come to the phone?

2. How is Brenda a bit ambivalent about Neill's coming to her house?

3. What is Neil's impression of Brenda as she plays tennis?

4. Who is playing tennis with Brenda when Neill walks up?

5. What is the main topic of conversation when the family does speak?

(see the answer key)

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