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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the family goes outside, what are Mr. Patimkin and his 10-year-old daughter Julie doing?
(a) Playing basketball.
(b) Going for a swim.
(c) Playing with the dog.
(d) Playing tennis.

2. When Neil says the Patimkins do not live over their store, what does Aunt Gladys say?
(a) That they sound like very sensible people.
(b) That she was not ashamed when she used to live over their store.
(c) That they should realize how much money they waste.
(d) That they will be sorry when the economy goes bad.

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

4. Why is Neil going to the Patimkin's house that evening?
(a) He is going to talk with Mr. Patimkin about working in his store.
(b) They have asked him to babysit Julie while they all go out.
(c) He is going to park down the street and follow Brenda when she leaves the house.
(d) He is going with them to the opera.

5. Where does he say his parents live?
(a) Albany.
(b) Tuscon.
(c) The Bronx.
(d) Miami.

6. What member of Neil's family does Brenda remember?
(a) She remembers Neil's cousin who sang at her debut ball.
(b) She remembers his Aunt Doris, who is always at the Green Lane Country Club reading War and Peace.
(c) She remembers Neil's sister who was in school at Radcliffe.
(d) She remembers Neil's Uncle Max who helped her change a tire.

7. What antic does Neil perform at the pool?
(a) He hides Brenda's glasses.
(b) Neil dives in and surfaces like a dolphin beside Brenda, sliding her legs on his.
(c) He does handstands on the diving board.
(d) He swims thirty laps without stopping.

8. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?
(a) Neil feels Brenda's fingers tease his calf.
(b) Brenda is eating a second dessert.
(c) Brenda is drumming her nails on the table.
(d) Brenda is talking on the phone.

9. How is dinner different at the Patimkin's house from the dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) Aunt Gladys' dinner is more formal.
(b) The Patimkins order in the dinner.
(c) The Patimkins all dress for dinner.
(d) The dinner is served by the maid, Carlotta.

10. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?
(a) That he reminds Neil of his own father.
(b) That he tends to dominate the conversation.
(c) That he eats very little.
(d) That he is short and has nothing to say.

11. How is Brenda dressed for dinner?
(a) Brenda has on jeans and one of Ron's shirts.
(b) Brenda wears shorts and white polo shirt.
(c) Brenda wears a cocktail dress.
(d) Brenda is dressed in designer slacks and blouse.

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

13. What was Neil's major in Rutgers?
(a) Library science.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Architecture.

14. What comment does Neil make to Brenda about her mother.
(a) That he thinks she is beautiful.
(b) That she is a bit of a snob.
(c) That she seems to rule the household.
(d) That she could lose some weight.

15. What shows that Neill is not a part of Brenda's social set?
(a) He says he will be driving a Plymouth.
(b) He asks if she would like to go to McDonald's.
(c) He says they can go out Dutch treat.
(d) He asks her how he should dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Neil find in the basement?

2. What information does Neil get from Julie?

3. What shows Neil's eagerness to see Brenda?

4. What does the head librarian tell Neil just before he leaves on vacation?

5. Why does Neil tell Aunt Gladys he is going to the Patimkin's house for a week?

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