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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the rule when Mr. Patimkin invites Neil to play basketball with him and Julie?
(a) Julie must win the game.
(b) Everyone must play hard to win.
(c) When Julie has the ball, Mr. Patimkin is on her team.
(d) Neil must remove his shirt.

2. What does Brenda ask about his cousin, Doris?
(a) If she has a fiance.
(b) What sorority she is a member of.
(c) What she looks like.
(d) Where she is attending school.

3. What shows Neil's eagerness to see Brenda?
(a) He reads up on the lives of the rich and famous.
(b) He keeps looking at his watch.
(c) He arrives early in Short Hills.
(d) He changes his clothes seven times.

4. What disruption takes place when Ron needs to leave?
(a) Mrs. Patimkin and Carlotta come out with coffee.
(b) A Chrysler and Neil's Plymouth need to be moved so Ron can get his Volkswagen out of the drive.
(c) There comes a brief shower and everyone has to take cover.
(d) Julie and Mr. Patimkin get into an arguement on the tennis court.

5. What does Neil find in the basement?
(a) A ping pong table with a broken leg.
(b) A storage room.
(c) A refrigerator full of beer.
(d) A playroom and a bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What indicates that Brenda and her family are concerned with status and appearance?

2. How does Brenda feel about her mother?

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

4. What Characteristic of Mrs. Patimkin gives evidence of her more humble beginnings?

5. How does Mrs. Patimkin treat Neil?

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