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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 main difference between Neil and Brenda?
(a) Neil is much older than Brenda.
(b) Neil is well educated but Brenda is not.
(c) Neil is not Jewish but Brenda is.
(d) Both are Jewish but she is from the upper class.

2. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?
(a) Neil feels Brenda's fingers tease his calf.
(b) Brenda is eating a second dessert.
(c) Brenda is drumming her nails on the table.
(d) Brenda is talking on the phone.

3. How does Ron show off his athletic ability?
(a) He repeatedly swims the length of the pool.
(b) He does pushups and situps on the side of the pool.
(c) He does trick dives off the high board.
(d) He organizes a game of water polo.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first time Neil phones Brenda, why does she not come to the phone?

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

3. What shows Neil's eagerness to see Brenda?

4. What question is raised in the reader's mind about Brenda?

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

(see the answer key)

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