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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What shows that Neill is not a part of Brenda's social set?
(a) He says they can go out Dutch treat.
(b) He says he will be driving a Plymouth.
(c) He asks her how he should dress.
(d) He asks if she would like to go to McDonald's.
2. What is the difference in their educations?
(a) Brenda attends Radcliffe in Boston. Neil had attended Newark Colleges of Rutgers University, a lesser institution.
(b) Brenda makes only fair grades while Neil graduated at the top of his class.
(c) Brenda attends Radcliffe while Neil is working on a degree from community college.
(d) Brenda is still in school but Neill is a dropout.
3. How is Brenda a bit ambivalent about Neill's coming to her house?
(a) She yawns but agrees he can come.
(b) She says she doesn't have much time but he can come for fifteen minutes.
(c) She hesitates but finally says he can come.
(d) She says that she is playing tennis tonight and will be sweaty afterwards, but he can come.
4. Why is Neil less class conscious than Brenda's family?
(a) Neil is secure in his own superiority.
(b) He is well traveled and exposed to many types of people at his job.
(c) Neil was taught to respect people from the all classes.
(d) Neil's family is politically important.
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.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Neil's impression of Brenda as she plays tennis?
2. When Neill finally stops at Brenda's house, where does he find her?
3. What is the area like in Short Hills?
4. The first time Neil phones Brenda, why does she not come to the phone?
5. How does Mrs. Patimkin treat Neil?
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