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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?
(a) That he eats very little.
(b) That he reminds Neil of his own father.
(c) That he tends to dominate the conversation.
(d) That he is short and has nothing to say.

3. When Neill finally stops at Brenda's house, where does he find her?
(a) She is playing tennis on her private tennis court.
(b) She is talking to the gardener.
(c) She is waiting for him at her front door.
(d) She is in the kitchen having a cappuccino.

4. How has Mrs. Patimkin reinvented herself?
(a) Her identity is derived directly from her husband's wealth and upwards mobility and from being Brenda's mother.
(b) Her identity is based on her children's education.
(c) She has never forgotten her humble beginnings and remains simple and kind.
(d) She has gone from former debutante to simple housewife.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the area like in Short Hills?

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

4. What is the main difference between Neil and Brenda?

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

(see the answer key)

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