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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 has happened at Neil's job?
(a) He has fallen into a dull routine.
(b) He has become Reference Librarian.
(c) He is in line to become head librarian.
(d) He has not gotten his promotion.

2. What effect does everything have on Neil at this time?
(a) Everything seems distant.
(b) Everything makes him sad.
(c) Everything is excitien.
(d) Everything reminds him of Brenda.

3. 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) Mr. Patimkin is seeing his secretary after work.
(c) Ron has joined the army and is leaving soon.
(d) Mrs. Patimkin is planning a huge wedding anniversary party.

4. What does Brenda bring along the next time they go to the track?
(a) A stop watch.
(b) A picnic basket.
(c) Towels so they can shower.
(d) A bottle of Jack Daniels.

5. What is on the record Ron suggests Neil listen to?
(a) Frank Sinatra's greatest hits.
(b) The Yale Glee club.
(c) The announcer at Ron's last basketball game.
(d) The song, Good-bye Columbus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Patimkin say on the phone that she cannot leave at the moment?

2. How does Neil get away to go meet Brenda in New York?

3. What happens when Neil sees Brenda after so long a separation?

4. What near mishap occurs with Ron one morning?

5. Where did Ron get the record he puts on the phonograph?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is missing at the library now?

2. What does Brenda show Neil behind a door in his room he thought was a closet?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Brenda express her contempt for Harriet?

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