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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 do Neill and Brenda go to New York?
(a) They goe to get Neil a tuxedo.
(b) They go to get away from the confusion of the wedding plans.
(c) Brenda is going to be fitted for a diaphragm.
(d) They go to be alone together in the park.

2. What is so disturbing to Mrs. Patimkin?
(a) She thinks Brenda has been acting out of spite against the family.
(b) She is upset because Brenda has betrayed them by having a relationship with a boy from another social class.
(c) She is upset because she has a man picked out for Brenda to marry.
(d) She is upset because Brenda did not come and discuss things with her.

3. Why does Neil think Harriet is a perfect match for Ron?
(a) She is something of a slob, too.
(b) Like him she is mainly concerned with appearances.
(c) She is an expert golfer.
(d) She is strong willed where Ron is weak.

4. What did Brenda once say that Neil believes hinted at marriage?
(a) She said, when you love me everything will be all right.
(b) She said, I could make breakfast for you every morning.
(c) She said, my wedding gown will be better than Harriet's.
(d) She said, don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me.

5. What happens when Neil sees Brenda after so long a separation?
(a) He does not recognize Brenda at first because she is letting her hair grow.
(b) He gets cold feet and wants to run.
(c) He thinks she has gained weight.
(d) He does not like her bleached hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. what effect does the song have on Ron?

2. What is Mrs. Patimkin doing while she is in the kitchen with Carlotta and Neil?

3. When Brenda is modeling her bridesmaid dress, what does Harriet say to her?

4. Why does Brenda chase Julie upstairs?

5. What does Brenda do the first morning Neil is in the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the domestic scene between Brenda and Neil the following morning.

2. What is foreshadowed while Neil is at he house alone while the Patimkins go to the airport for Harriet?

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

4. What is the somber occasion between Neil and Brenda the day after the wedding?

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

6. What problem does Brenda admit to Neil?

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

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

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

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

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