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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. Where does Neil wait for Brenda while she is at the doctor's office?
(a) In a deli.
(b) In Bergdorf Goodman store.
(c) In Central Park.
(d) In Rockefeller Center.

2. What has happened at Neil's job?
(a) He has become Reference Librarian.
(b) He has not gotten his promotion.
(c) He is in line to become head librarian.
(d) He has fallen into a dull routine.

3. What does Neil hear coming from Ron's room one night?
(a) Harriet squeeling with pleasure.
(b) Ron talking on the phone to a girl who was not Harriet.
(c) Ron crying into his pillow.
(d) Bells and a gloomy male voice reciting Good-bye Columbus.

4. How do Neil and Brenda pass the time at night until Ron finally goes to sleep?
(a) They watch TV with Mr. Patimkin.
(b) They read in their individual rooms.
(c) They play chess.
(d) They sit outside and watch for Ron's light to go out.

5. As Ron gets into his reverie, what does Neil do?
(a) He tiptoes out of the room and closes the door.
(b) He thinks about Aunt gladys.
(c) He falls asleep.
(d) He picks up a book to read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brenda tell Neill when he finishes his run?

2. How is Brenda dressed when she comes to the porch where Neil is?

3. How do Brenda and Neil begin to talk about their relationship?

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

5. What does Neil do the day after the wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem does Brenda admit to Neil?

2. How does Neil get his hopes up only to be dashed again?

3. What is missing at the library now?

4. How does Mrs. Patimkin again use Neil as sort of a servant?

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

6. What is the cause of the commotion downstairs as Neil is unpacking in the guest room?

7. Describe the strange scene when Ron invites Neil into his room to hear his recording.

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

9. How does Neil view family members on both sides of the bridal couple?

10. How does Brenda express her contempt for Harriet?

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