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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. How does Neil evaluate Mr. Patimkin's intelligence?
(a) He is just average.
(b) He is just a shade above stupid.
(c) He is a near genius.
(d) He is not too smart.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the irony of the Patimkins' snobbery at Neil's living in Newark?

2. What indicates that Brenda and her family are concerned with status and appearance?

3. When Neil wants to phone Brenda in Short Hills, New Jersey, where does he find the Short Hills phone directory?

4. What comment does Neil make to Brenda about her mother.

5. What antic does Neil perform at the pool?

(see the answer key)

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