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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Brenda make for her mother's behavior?
(a) Her migraine headaches.
(b) Ron's upcoming wedding.
(c) Her menopause.
(d) Julie's temper tantrums.

2. What promotion has more or less been promised to Neil?
(a) He has been selected to become education division supervisor.
(b) He has been promised a transfer to the Short Hills brance.
(c) He is supposed to be put in charge of the Reference Room, which is a currently a vacant position.
(d) He is scheduled to become the assistant librarian.

3. What near mishap occurs with Ron one morning?
(a) Ron almost knocks Neil down the stairs.
(b) Ron almost catches Brenda and Neil skinny dipping in the pool.
(c) Ron almost catches Neil sneaking out of Brenda's room.
(d) Ron almost walks into Neil's room by mistake.

4. How does Neil react to Brenda's invitation to spend a week at her house?
(a) He is shocked that she would suggest such a thing.
(b) He says he'll have to check with his Aunt Gladys.
(c) He agrees eagerly and takes his vacation time.
(d) He hesitates because of Mrs. Patimkin.

5. Where does Neil finally find Brenda?
(a) He finds her under the table where the wedding cake was.
(b) He finds her asleep in his car.
(c) Neil finds Brenda asleep on a couch in the lobby at four o'clock.
(d) He finds her having an argument with her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?

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

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

4. What surprise does Brenda have in store for Neil?

5. Three days before Ron's and Harriet's wedding, where do Neil and Brenda go?

(see the answer key)

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