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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is dinner different at the Patimkin's house from the dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) The dinner is served by the maid, Carlotta.
(b) Aunt Gladys' dinner is more formal.
(c) The Patimkins order in the dinner.
(d) The Patimkins all dress for dinner.

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

3. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?
(a) She dresses like the other society snobs.
(b) She dominates the diving board.
(c) She sits in Neil's lap by the pool.
(d) She is dressed in a simple tank suit as opposed to the high heels and jewelry on other women.

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

5. How is Brenda a bit ambivalent about Neill's coming to her house?
(a) She says she doesn't have much time but he can come for fifteen minutes.
(b) She yawns but agrees he can come.
(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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shows that Neill is not a part of Brenda's social set?

2. What is the main difference between Neil and Brenda?

3. What invitation does Brenda extend to Neil?

4. What Characteristic of Mrs. Patimkin gives evidence of her more humble beginnings?

5. How does Neil evaluate Mr. Patimkin's intelligence?

(see the answer key)

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