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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. What does Brenda do the first morning Neil is in the house?
(a) She makes breakfast for the two of them.
(b) She brings a bottle of Jack Daniels into Neil's room.
(c) She slips into Neil's room and gets in bed with him.
(d) She has Neil help her bathe the dog.

2. What does Mrs. Patimkin conclude about Neil's religious leaning?
(a) She decides he is probably an atheist.
(b) She decides he is a Reform Jew.
(c) That since Hudson Street Synagogue is Orthodox, Neil must be too.
(d) She decides he is an idolator.

3. Why can Neil not go to meet Brenda?
(a) His parents are coming from Tuscon.
(b) He cannot take off any time from work, because he just got a raise.
(c) His car is in the shop.
(d) His Aunt Gladys is ill.

4. Where does Mrs. Patimkin send Neil?
(a) She sends Neil to the airport to get Harriet's mother.
(b) She sends Neil to pick up Julie from her riding class.
(c) Since she cannot go herself, she sends Neil to Newark.
(d) She sends Neil to New York to bring back silverware patterns.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so disturbing to Mrs. Patimkin?

2. In a letter, when does Brenda say she will be returning from school?

3. What is Brenda's objection to getting what Neil suggests?

4. What did Brenda once say that Neil believes hinted at marriage?

5. What Patimkin family business does Julie tattle to Neil about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Brenda get upset in the storage room?

2. What is Neil's mood the fall after Brenda returns to school?

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

4. What problem does Brenda admit to Neil?

5. What is the situation behind the argument over the diaphragm?

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

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

8. What key event happens in Ron's room?

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

10. What is it like when Neil and Brenda finally meet up in New York?

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