1. What activity of Mr. Patimkin often interferes with Neil's and Brenda's love making?
(a) His late night sports games on TV.
(b) His frequent visitors to his game room.
(c) His habit of getting up in the middle of the night for a drink.
(d) His irregular schedule at the store in Newark.

2. What promotion has more or less been promised to Neil?
(a) He is supposed to be put in charge of the Reference Room, which is a currently a vacant position.
(b) He has been promised a transfer to the Short Hills brance.
(c) He is scheduled to become the assistant librarian.
(d) He has been selected to become education division supervisor.

3. When Neil wants to phone Brenda in Short Hills, New Jersey, where does he find the Short Hills phone directory?
(a) Holding up Anut Gladys' dresser.
(b) Out in the garage.
(c) Under a laundry basket.
(d) At the next door neighbor's house.

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

5. What is the irony of the Patimkins' snobbery at Neil's living in Newark?
(a) They also have a house in Newark.
(b) They used to live in Newark before Mr. Patimkin became wealthy.
(c) Mr. Patimkin is a large donor to the library where Neil works.
(d) Mrs. Patimkin refuses to admit she was born there.