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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Brenda a bit ambivalent about Neill's coming to her house?
(a) She yawns but agrees he can come.
(b) She hesitates but finally says he can come.
(c) She says that she is playing tennis tonight and will be sweaty afterwards, but he can come.
(d) She says she doesn't have much time but he can come for fifteen minutes.

2. What shows Brenda's competitive nature?
(a) Brenda is arguing that her last shot was in bounds.
(b) Brenda is ahead five games to four.
(c) Brenda makes sure the score of each game is written down.
(d) Brenda does not notice Neil until the game is over.

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

4. How is Brenda dressed for dinner?
(a) Brenda wears a cocktail dress.
(b) Brenda wears shorts and white polo shirt.
(c) Brenda has on jeans and one of Ron's shirts.
(d) Brenda is dressed in designer slacks and blouse.

5. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?
(a) She sits in Neil's lap by the pool.
(b) She dresses like the other society snobs.
(c) She dominates the diving board.
(d) She is dressed in a simple tank suit as opposed to the high heels and jewelry on other women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What invitation does Brenda extend to Neil?

2. How is dinner different at the Patimkin's house from the dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?

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

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

5. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?

(see the answer key)

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