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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 question is raised in the reader's mind about Brenda?
(a) Is Brenda a girl who falls only for men beneath her station?
(b) Is Brenda simply bored with her summer vacation?
(c) Is she really interested in Neil or just having a forbidden fling?
(d) Is she really what she appears to be?

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

4. What is a typical dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) Kosher chicken, tossed salad, and dessert.
(b) Pot roast, gravy, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots, and rye bread.
(c) Matzos soup, leg of lamb, and mixed vegetables.
(d) Bagels, cream cheese, and lox.

5. What is the area like in Short Hills?
(a) Mansions with valet service.
(b) Large houses with green lawns and water sprinklers.
(c) big houses people use only for the summer.
(d) Rows of highrise condos.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Ron show off his athletic ability?

3. Who arrives at the pool and meets Neil?

4. How does Brenda feel about her mother?

5. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?

(see the answer key)

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