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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens with Brenda's father at the reception?
(a) He refuses to dance with his wife.
(b) He gets drunk and falls on his face.
(c) He starts callin Neil his second son.
(d) At the reception, Mr. Patimkin gets drunk and appears to accept Neil as Brenda's boyfriend.

2. When the family goes outside, what are Mr. Patimkin and his 10-year-old daughter Julie doing?
(a) Playing with the dog.
(b) Playing tennis.
(c) Playing basketball.
(d) Going for a swim.

3. What is the main topic of conversation when the family does speak?
(a) Politics.
(b) Sports.
(c) Social engagements.
(d) Money.

4. Why does Neil feel lonely at the Patimkin house?
(a) Brenda only sees him when he comes to her room at night.
(b) Neil is beginning to feel out of his class.
(c) No one will talk to him.
(d) Brenda has gone with the family to pick up Harriet at the airport.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Brenda is modeling her bridesmaid dress, what does Harriet say to her?

2. What is the meaning of Good-bye, Columbus?

3. Why does Aunt Gladys want Neil to leave the Patimkin's telephone number?

4. What is Brenda's objection to getting what Neil suggests?

5. Where does Neil finally find Brenda?

(see the answer key)

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