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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Brenda chase Julie upstairs?
(a) Julie is tape recording the argument.
(b) Julie pinches Brenda.
(c) Julie tattles that Brenda is crying.
(d) Julie is making faces at her.

2. What complaint does Mr. Patimkin make to Neil?
(a) Mr. Patimkin says that his kids do not understand hard work and all he has been through.
(b) He complains of having severe back pains.
(c) He complains about how the business is falling off.
(d) He complains that Brenda refuses to come help in the office.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Patimkin send Neil?

2. What does Neil think about as he drives into the area of the business?

3. What does Neil hear coming from Ron's room one night?

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

5. What happens with Brenda's father at the reception?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is there something shallow about the discussion of religion between Mrs. Patimkin and Neil? Explain.

2. What problem does Brenda admit to Neil?

3. What is missing at the library now?

4. What is the underlying reason Harriet and Brenda go shopping in New York?

5. As Neil and Brenda talk, what changes in the way they describe their relationship?

6. What are Aunt Gladys' two main concerns when Neil calls to say his vacation is extended to Labor Day?

7. What is strange about Mr. Patimkin's behavior at the wedding reception?

8. What is the result of Neil's prayer in St. Patrick's cathedral?

9. Why does Neil see Harriet as a perfect match for Ron?

10. How does Brenda suggest she make an athlete out of Neil?

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