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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the area like in Short Hills?
(a) Large houses with green lawns and water sprinklers.
(b) Mansions with valet service.
(c) big houses people use only for the summer.
(d) Rows of highrise condos.

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

3. How is Brenda dressed for dinner?
(a) Brenda wears shorts and white polo shirt.
(b) Brenda wears a cocktail dress.
(c) Brenda is dressed in designer slacks and blouse.
(d) Brenda has on jeans and one of Ron's shirts.

4. 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) Neil must remove his shirt.
(d) When Julie has the ball, Mr. Patimkin is on her team.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What disruption takes place when Ron needs to leave?

3. How is dinner different at the Patimkin's house from the dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?

4. What member of Neil's family does Brenda remember?

5. What is the difference in their educations?

(see the answer key)

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