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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are some of the people like at the wedding?
(a) The families do not get along and remain separated.
(b) Eccentrics from both families attend Ron and Harriet's wedding.
(c) They are all very formal and subdued.
(d) Some of the people are ugly.

2. When Neil finds the boy later, what is he doing?
(a) Trying to reach a large book on the top shelf.
(b) Crying because the head librarian said he could not see the books.
(c) Sleeping under a library table.
(d) Sitting on the floor looking at a book of Gauguin paintings.

3. What is Neil's impression of Brenda as she plays tennis?
(a) Neil thinks her tennis outfit is very expensive.
(b) Neil thinks she looks masculine while playing tennis.
(c) Neil thinks Brenda plays tennis with beauty and grace.
(d) Neil wonders why she sweats so much.

4. Where does Mrs. Patimkin send Neil?
(a) Since she cannot go herself, she sends Neil to Newark.
(b) She sends Neil to New York to bring back silverware patterns.
(c) She sends Neil to the airport to get Harriet's mother.
(d) She sends Neil to pick up Julie from her riding class.

5. What is the irony of the Patimkins' snobbery at Neil's living in Newark?
(a) Mr. Patimkin is a large donor to the library where Neil works.
(b) They used to live in Newark before Mr. Patimkin became wealthy.
(c) They also have a house in Newark.
(d) Mrs. Patimkin refuses to admit she was born there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on the record Ron suggests Neil listen to?

2. What is the meaning of Good-bye, Columbus?

3. When the subject of contraception becomes an argument, how does Brenda react?

4. What information does Neil get from Julie?

5. What excuse does Brenda make for her mother's behavior?

(see the answer key)

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