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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 in the kitchen having a cappuccino.
(d) She is waiting for him at her front door.

2. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?
(a) Brenda is eating a second dessert.
(b) Brenda is drumming her nails on the table.
(c) Brenda is talking on the phone.
(d) Neil feels Brenda's fingers tease his calf.

3. How do Neil and Brenda meet?
(a) They meet at a debutante ball where Neil is playing in the band.
(b) He meets her at a political rally in Newark.
(c) She asks him to hold her glasses while she dives into the pool at the Green Lane Country Club.
(d) He helps her find a book at the Newark Public Library.

4. How does Neil evaluate Mr. Patimkin's intelligence?
(a) He is just average.
(b) He is just a shade above stupid.
(c) He is a near genius.
(d) He is not too smart.

5. When the family goes outside, what are Mr. Patimkin and his 10-year-old daughter Julie doing?
(a) Playing basketball.
(b) Going for a swim.
(c) Playing with the dog.
(d) Playing tennis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brenda allow Neil to do as they play in the pool?

2. How is dinner different at the Patimkin's house from the dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?

3. What invitation does Brenda extend to Neil?

4. What is Neil's impression of Brenda as she plays tennis?

5. Why is Neil less class conscious than Brenda's family?

(see the answer key)

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