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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Neil want to discuss with Brenda?
(a) He wants her to elope with him the night of Ron's wedding.
(b) He wants to know if she would consider marrying him.
(c) He wants her to get a diaphragm.
(d) He wants to borrow money for a new suit.

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

3. When Neil wants to phone Brenda in Short Hills, New Jersey, where does he find the Short Hills phone directory?
(a) Out in the garage.
(b) Under a laundry basket.
(c) At the next door neighbor's house.
(d) Holding up Anut Gladys' dresser.

4. What happens with Brenda's father at the reception?
(a) He gets drunk and falls on his face.
(b) He starts callin Neil his second son.
(c) At the reception, Mr. Patimkin gets drunk and appears to accept Neil as Brenda's boyfriend.
(d) He refuses to dance with his wife.

5. What does Neil do from his desk on the main floor?
(a) He watches teenage girls walk up the wide flight of stairs to the main reading room.
(b) He is half-heartedly doing some filing.
(c) He falls asleep because he was up so late last night.
(d) He keeps staring at the phone wanting to call Brenda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Patimkin ask Neil if he wants to join?

2. Why does Neil feel lonely at the Patimkin house?

3. What invitation does Brenda extend to Neil?

4. What does Neil notice about the street names in Short Hills?

5. What is Mrs. Patimkin doing while she is in the kitchen with Carlotta and Neil?

(see the answer key)

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