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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Brenda return alone from the airport?
(a) She has a migraine.
(b) Harriet's plane is late.
(c) She had another fight with her mother.
(d) She is anxious to see what Neil is up to.

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

3. Why does Neil tell Aunt Gladys he is going to the Patimkin's house for a week?
(a) Neil says he is just taking a vacation, because he deserves one.
(b) He says that he wants to give Aunt Gladys a vacation from him for a week.
(c) He says he hope Mr. Patimkin will help him get ahead in the world.
(d) He says he is expecting to propose to Brenda.

4. Three days before Ron's and Harriet's wedding, where do Neil and Brenda go?
(a) They go to Aunt Gladys' house.
(b) They go to New Haven.
(c) They go to New York.
(d) They go to Columbus.

5. What is the little African-American boy doing in front of the library?
(a) He is break dancing.
(b) He is trying to climb the flagpole.
(c) He is crying.
(d) He is growling at the stone lion statues.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Neil think Harriet is a perfect match for Ron?

2. What complaint does Mr. Patimkin make to Neil?

3. As Ron gets into his reverie, what does Neil do?

4. Why does Neil say he lives with his aunt and uncle?

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

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