1. 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) She has gone from former debutante to simple housewife.
(c) She has never forgotten her humble beginnings and remains simple and kind.
(d) Her identity is based on her children's education.

2. What is the difference in their educations?
(a) Brenda attends Radcliffe in Boston. Neil had attended Newark Colleges of Rutgers University, a lesser institution.
(b) Brenda attends Radcliffe while Neil is working on a degree from community college.
(c) Brenda is still in school but Neill is a dropout.
(d) Brenda makes only fair grades while Neil graduated at the top of his class.

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

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

5. The first time Neil phones Brenda, why does she not come to the phone?
(a) She is out dining at the club.
(b) She is taking a bubble bath.
(c) She doesn't want to talk to him.
(d) Her mother does not call her to the phone.