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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 a typical dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) Matzos soup, leg of lamb, and mixed vegetables.
(b) Bagels, cream cheese, and lox.
(c) Pot roast, gravy, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots, and rye bread.
(d) Kosher chicken, tossed salad, and dessert.

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

3. How does Mrs. Patimkin treat Neil?
(a) She refuses to recognize his presence.
(b) She asks questions to embarrass him.
(c) She keeps the conversation on topics Neil knows nothing about.
(d) She is merely polite.

4. What was Mrs. Patimkin's connection to sports when she was younger?
(a) Mrs. Patimkin had been the best tennis player in the state at one time.
(b) She ran in the Boston Marathon once.
(c) She played water polo in college.
(d) She was a great golfer at one time.

5. Where is the house of Neil Klugman's aunt and uncle where he lives?
(a) Newark, New Jersey.
(b) Lower Manhattan.
(c) Jersey City.
(d) The Bronx.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Brenda ask about his cousin, Doris?

3. When the family goes outside, what are Mr. Patimkin and his 10-year-old daughter Julie doing?

4. Who is playing tennis with Brenda when Neill walks up?

5. What is the rule when Mr. Patimkin invites Neil to play basketball with him and Julie?

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