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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Neil wants to phone Brenda in Short Hills, New Jersey, where does he find the Short Hills phone directory?
(a) Holding up Anut Gladys' dresser.
(b) At the next door neighbor's house.
(c) Under a laundry basket.
(d) Out in the garage.

2. 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.

3. What Characteristic of Mrs. Patimkin gives evidence of her more humble beginnings?
(a) She does not like to throw anything away.
(b) She wears bargain basement clothes.
(c) She still does her own cooking and cleaning.
(d) She does not like to waste money.

4. Who is playing tennis with Brenda when Neill walks up?
(a) Brenda is playing with her brother, Ron.
(b) Brenda is playing with her father.
(c) He finds Brenda playing against Laura Simpson Stolowitch.
(d) He finds her playing with her tennis coach.

5. What comment does Neil make to Brenda about her mother.
(a) That she could lose some weight.
(b) That she is a bit of a snob.
(c) That she seems to rule the household.
(d) That he thinks she is beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Neil less class conscious than Brenda's family?

2. How do Neil and Brenda meet?

3. What disruption takes place when Ron needs to leave?

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

5. What shows Brenda's competitive nature?

(see the answer key)

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