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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What disruption takes place when Ron needs to leave?
(a) There comes a brief shower and everyone has to take cover.
(b) Julie and Mr. Patimkin get into an arguement on the tennis court.
(c) A Chrysler and Neil's Plymouth need to be moved so Ron can get his Volkswagen out of the drive.
(d) Mrs. Patimkin and Carlotta come out with coffee.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What question is raised in the reader's mind about Brenda?

3. What shows Brenda's competitive nature?

4. What is the main topic of conversation when the family does speak?

5. What is a typical dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?

(see the answer key)

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