1. What does the head librarian tell Neil just before he leaves on vacation?
(a) He says that if Neil goes now he will not have a job when he returns.
(b) He tells Neil that he is aiming too high and will get hurt.
(c) He tells Neil that he must get Patimkin to make a donation to the library.
(d) The head librarian tells Neil that after his vacation he will become reference librarian and receive a small raise.

2. What Patimkin family business does Julie tattle to Neil about?
(a) Mrs. Patimkin is planning a huge wedding anniversary party.
(b) Mr. Patimkin is seeing his secretary after work.
(c) Harriet is coming and there will be a quick wedding at the house.
(d) Ron has joined the army and is leaving soon.

3. What causes a commotion downstairs while Neil is unpacking for the weekend?
(a) Mrs. Patimkin is screaming at Carlotta for doing a bad job of shopping.
(b) Mrs. Patimkin is angry with Brenda because she never picks up her clothes.
(c) Mrs. Patimkin is furious that Neil is staying over while she is palnning a wedding.
(d) Mrs. Patimkin is having a showdown with her husband over his secretary.

4. Why does Aunt Gladys want Neil to leave the Patimkin's telephone number?
(a) She can't really believe that Jewish families live in Short Hills.
(b) She wants Neil to remember where he comes from.
(c) She wants to keep tabs on Neil.
(d) She is afraid she will get sick and have to go to the hospital.

5. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?
(a) She dominates the diving board.
(b) She is dressed in a simple tank suit as opposed to the high heels and jewelry on other women.
(c) She dresses like the other society snobs.
(d) She sits in Neil's lap by the pool.