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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the weather like in Newark when Neil drives to the mountains to see the deer?
(a) It is Indian summer.
(b) It is rainy and gray.
(c) It is snowing.
(d) It is cold.

2. What disappointing news does Neil get from Brenda?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) Brenda calls Neil to tell him she is not coming for Rosh Hashanah. She has a test Saturday and a paper due.
(c) She is meeting her family in the Poconos.
(d) She has gotten engaged.

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

4. What are the men all talking about?
(a) As Neil waits for Brenda, the men talk about how much money they are making.
(b) They are talking about sports.
(c) They are talking about how expensive daughters are.
(d) They are talking about how bad business is.

5. What effect does everything have on Neil at this time?
(a) Everything seems distant.
(b) Everything is excitien.
(c) Everything reminds him of Brenda.
(d) Everything makes him sad.

6. What effect does Mrs. Patimkin's nagging have on Brenda?
(a) She ignores her mother completely.
(b) She starts singing at the top of her lungs.
(c) She goes outside and screams.
(d) She starts crying.

7. How long does the reception go on?
(a) Until mid morning the next day.
(b) When Ron and Harriet trip and fall on the floor.
(c) Until Mr. Patimkin orders everyone out.
(d) Everyone eats and drinks too much until finally the musicians stop playing, pack up, and leave.

8. What is the urgency about the wedding?
(a) Ron may get cold feet if they don't marry right away.
(b) Ron is leaving for overseas.
(c) Harriet's parents will only be able to come that week.
(d) Harriet is expecting a baby.

9. What is on the record Ron suggests Neil listen to?
(a) The Yale Glee club.
(b) Frank Sinatra's greatest hits.
(c) The announcer at Ron's last basketball game.
(d) The song, Good-bye Columbus.

10. How does the relationship end?
(a) Neil and Brenda make love one last time.
(b) Mr. Patimkin finds them and takes Brenda home.
(c) Neil returns to Newark in time for the Jewish New Year and a new beginning.
(d) Brenda tells Neil she never loved him and walks out.

11. What discussion do Mrs. Patimkin and Neil get into?
(a) Whether he had a bar mizpha.
(b) Whether he attends a temple.
(c) Whether he is an orthodox or conservative Jew.
(d) Whether he is Jewish or Christian.

12. What does Ron invite Neil to do?
(a) Go to the club for a swim.
(b) Go downstairs and have a drink.
(c) Come to his room and listen to records.
(d) Play a game of basketball.

13. How do Brenda and Neil begin to talk about their relationship?
(a) In the past tense.
(b) As though it never happened.
(c) As a mismatch.
(d) Out of fear.

14. Why does Neil feel lonely at the Patimkin house?
(a) Brenda has gone with the family to pick up Harriet at the airport.
(b) No one will talk to him.
(c) Brenda only sees him when he comes to her room at night.
(d) Neil is beginning to feel out of his class.

15. After putting away their coats and suitcases in the hotel, what does Neil do?
(a) He orders up room service.
(b) He asks Brenda if she want to shower with him.
(c) Neil goes to Brenda, puts his hands around her body, and holds her breasts.
(d) He puts on some music and asks Brenda to dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Neil not go to meet Brenda?

2. What is in a letter from Brenda's father?

3. Why do Neill and Brenda go to New York?

4. What is Brenda looking for in the room?

5. How does the reader know that Ron is a bit of a slob?

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