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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a typical dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) Matzos soup, leg of lamb, and mixed vegetables.
(b) Bagels, cream cheese, and lox.
(c) Kosher chicken, tossed salad, and dessert.
(d) Pot roast, gravy, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots, and rye bread.

2. What is a reminder of the Patimkin family's past life in Newark?
(a) Old Newark newspapers.
(b) Old furniture from their Newark house.
(c) Old electrical appliances stored in the basement.
(d) Photos of Mr. Patimkin's Newark store.

3. What does Ron ask Neil if he would like to listen to?
(a) He asks Neil if he would like to listen to a family argument.
(b) He asks Neil if he wants to listen to his phonograph.
(c) He asks Neil if he would like to listen to his talking mynah.
(d) He asks Neil if he would like to listen to his wedding speech.

4. Besides attending Rutgers, what had Neil been doing in recent years?
(a) He was in the army.
(b) He had studied in France.
(c) He was in the Peace Corps.
(d) He had been drifting around the country.

5. What do Neil and Julie do in the playroom?
(a) Watch television.
(b) Play ping pong.
(c) Throw darts.
(d) Play chess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What member of Neil's family does Brenda remember?

2. What biased reaction does the head librarian have about the boy's wanting to look at art?

3. What does Neil want to discuss with Brenda?

4. How long does the reception go on?

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

(see the answer key)

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