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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Neil says the Patimkins do not live over their store, what does Aunt Gladys say?
(a) That they sound like very sensible people.
(b) That they should realize how much money they waste.
(c) That she was not ashamed when she used to live over their store.
(d) That they will be sorry when the economy goes bad.

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

3. Why do Brenda and Harriet go alone to New York?
(a) Dress shopping for the wedding and right after the wedding.
(b) To look at silverware paterns.
(c) To order the wedding cake.
(d) To hire a band for the wedding.

4. What indicates that Brenda and her family are concerned with status and appearance?
(a) She asks Neil why he doesn't buy a Mercedes.
(b) She keeps telling Neil how expenisve everything is in her house.
(c) She talks about her trips to Paris.
(d) She has had a nose job and her brother is about to do it, too.

5. Where does Neil find Mr. Patimkin's business?
(a) Not far from Aunt Gladys' house.
(b) In an upscale business district.
(c) In a shopping mall.
(d) Patimkin Kitchen and Bathroom Sinks is in the middle of Newark's African-American section.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aunt Gladys' personal charity?

2. What does Mrs. Patimkin tell Brenda she should do?

3. How is Brenda dressed for dinner?

4. How does Brenda reply to her mother's suggestion that she go to work?

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

(see the answer key)

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