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

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

3. What does Ron ask Neil if he would like to listen to?
(a) He asks Neil if he would like to listen to his talking mynah.
(b) He asks Neil if he wants to listen to his phonograph.
(c) He asks Neil if he would like to listen to a family argument.
(d) He asks Neil if he would like to listen to his wedding speech.

4. What Patimkin family business does Julie tattle to Neil about?
(a) Harriet is coming and there will be a quick wedding at the house.
(b) Mrs. Patimkin is planning a huge wedding anniversary party.
(c) Ron has joined the army and is leaving soon.
(d) Mr. Patimkin is seeing his secretary after work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Neil not go to meet Brenda?

2. What does Mrs. Patimkin conclude about Neil's religious leaning?

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

4. Where does Neil find Mr. Patimkin's business?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is making Mr. Patimkin sad about bringing Ron into the family business?

6. What is odd about Neil's and Brenda's love making after she gets the diaphragm?

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

8. What turns out to be the rush to get Ron married to Harriet?

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

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

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