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

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

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

4. What disappointing news does Neil get from Brenda?
(a) She is meeting her family in the Poconos.
(b) She has gotten engaged.
(c) Brenda calls Neil to tell him she is not coming for Rosh Hashanah. She has a test Saturday and a paper due.
(d) She is pregnant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprise does Brenda have in store for Neil?

2. What has happened at Neil's job?

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

4. What does Neil want to discuss with Brenda?

5. What prevents them for seeing much of each other the next day?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What problem does Brenda admit to Neil?

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

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

7. What is the result of Neil's prayer in St. Patrick's cathedral?

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

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

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

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