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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shows that Neill is not a part of Brenda's social set?
(a) He says he will be driving a Plymouth.
(b) He says they can go out Dutch treat.
(c) He asks if she would like to go to McDonald's.
(d) He asks her how he should dress.

2. How has Mrs. Patimkin reinvented herself?
(a) She has never forgotten her humble beginnings and remains simple and kind.
(b) Her identity is derived directly from her husband's wealth and upwards mobility and from being Brenda's mother.
(c) Her identity is based on her children's education.
(d) She has gone from former debutante to simple housewife.

3. How does Mrs. Patimkin treat Neil?
(a) She is merely polite.
(b) She refuses to recognize his presence.
(c) She keeps the conversation on topics Neil knows nothing about.
(d) She asks questions to embarrass him.

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

5. What question is raised in the reader's mind about Brenda?
(a) Is she really what she appears to be?
(b) Is Brenda simply bored with her summer vacation?
(c) Is Brenda a girl who falls only for men beneath her station?
(d) Is she really interested in Neil or just having a forbidden fling?

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a reminder of the Patimkin family's past life in Newark?

2. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?

3. Where is the house of Neil Klugman's aunt and uncle where he lives?

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

5. What does Brenda allow Neil to do as they play in the pool?

(see the answer key)

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