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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the men all talking about?
(a) They are talking about sports.
(b) As Neil waits for Brenda, the men talk about how much money they are making.
(c) They are talking about how expensive daughters are.
(d) They are talking about how bad business is.

2. What does Aunt Gladys say she and Max were able to do because they lived over their store?
(a) Put Neil's cousin Susan through college.
(b) Invest in the stock market.
(c) Get to work on time.
(d) Be their own security guards.

3. What is a typical dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) Kosher chicken, tossed salad, and dessert.
(b) Bagels, cream cheese, and lox.
(c) Matzos soup, leg of lamb, and mixed vegetables.
(d) Pot roast, gravy, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots, and rye bread.

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

5. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?
(a) That he reminds Neil of his own father.
(b) That he tends to dominate the conversation.
(c) That he eats very little.
(d) That he is short and has nothing to say.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Neil and Brenda meet?

2. Who is playing tennis with Brenda when Neill walks up?

3. Where does Neil finally find Brenda?

4. What antic does Neil perform at the pool?

5. Ironically, where is Mr. Patimkin's store that makes all the money for the family to live in Short Hills?

(see the answer key)

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