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

2. What is the irony of the Patimkins' snobbery at Neil's living in Newark?
(a) They also have a house in Newark.
(b) Mrs. Patimkin refuses to admit she was born there.
(c) They used to live in Newark before Mr. Patimkin became wealthy.
(d) Mr. Patimkin is a large donor to the library where Neil works.

3. What shows that Neill is not a part of Brenda's social set?
(a) He asks if she would like to go to McDonald's.
(b) He says they can go out Dutch treat.
(c) He says he will be driving a Plymouth.
(d) He asks her how he should dress.

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

5. How does Ron show off his athletic ability?
(a) He does pushups and situps on the side of the pool.
(b) He does trick dives off the high board.
(c) He repeatedly swims the length of the pool.
(d) He organizes a game of water polo.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first time Neil phones Brenda, why does she not come to the phone?

2. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?

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

4. What shows Neil's eagerness to see Brenda?

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

(see the answer key)

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