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

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

3. What is Brenda looking for in the room?
(a) Her high school yearbook.
(b) Three one hundred dollar bills her father hid there for her.
(c) Costumes for a masked ball.
(d) The keys to her father's safe.

4. What does Neil want to discuss with Brenda?
(a) He wants to know if she would consider marrying him.
(b) He wants to borrow money for a new suit.
(c) He wants her to get a diaphragm.
(d) He wants her to elope with him the night of Ron's wedding.

5. Where did Ron get the record he puts on the phonograph?
(a) He got it at graduation from Ohio State University.
(b) He bought it in Columbus Ohio.
(c) He found it at a flea market.
(d) Brenda had given it ot him years ago.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Ron doing when Neil arrives?

3. How does Brenda reply to her mother's suggestion that she go to work?

4. How long does the reception go on?

5. Why do Brenda and Harriet go alone to New York?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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