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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What member of Neil's family does Brenda remember?
(a) She remembers his Aunt Doris, who is always at the Green Lane Country Club reading War and Peace.
(b) She remembers Neil's Uncle Max who helped her change a tire.
(c) She remembers Neil's cousin who sang at her debut ball.
(d) She remembers Neil's sister who was in school at Radcliffe.

2. Ironically, where is Mr. Patimkin's store that makes all the money for the family to live in Short Hills?
(a) On the waterfront.
(b) In the Bronx.
(c) In Brooklyn.
(d) The African-American section of Newark.

3. How does Brenda feel about her mother?
(a) She thinks her mother is the world's greatest.
(b) She thinks her mother hates her and is jealous of her.
(c) She thinks her mother stays at home too much.
(d) She thinks her mother is uneducated.

4. What shows Neil's eagerness to see Brenda?
(a) He keeps looking at his watch.
(b) He arrives early in Short Hills.
(c) He changes his clothes seven times.
(d) He reads up on the lives of the rich and famous.

5. What is the rule when Mr. Patimkin invites Neil to play basketball with him and Julie?
(a) When Julie has the ball, Mr. Patimkin is on her team.
(b) Everyone must play hard to win.
(c) Neil must remove his shirt.
(d) Julie must win the game.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Brenda a bit ambivalent about Neill's coming to her house?

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

4. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?

5. What was Mrs. Patimkin's connection to sports when she was younger?

(see the answer key)

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