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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity of Mr. Patimkin often interferes with Neil's and Brenda's love making?

2. What shows that Neill is not a part of Brenda's social set?

3. What is the main difference between Neil and Brenda?

4. What Characteristic of Mrs. Patimkin gives evidence of her more humble beginnings?

5. How does Mrs. Patimkin further interfere with Neil and Brenda?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is learned about Mrs. Patimkin from the conversation Neil and Brenda have outside under a tree?

2. Why is Neil not conscious of class distinctions?

3. Describe Neil's family in Newark.

4. How is Julie's character further defined in the play room that evening?

5. How has the relationship developed between Neil and Brenda?

6. Describe the young African-American boy Neil encounters in front of the library.

7. What is a noticeable difference between dinner at the Patimkins' house and dinner in the Klugman house?

8. Relate what happens when Neil finds a refrigerator in the other part of the basement.

9. Discuss the competitive nature of Brenda.

10. Describe the relationship between Neil and Brenda during the summer.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the time setting of GOOD-BYE COLUMBUS it is the 1950s when unmarried pregnant girls were pariahs but the boys involved were overlooked as boys just being boys. Write a paper on how you think the story of Neil and Brenda would be different today.

Essay Topic 2

A tennis player who became famous about the time Mrs. Patimkin was a state champion was a woman who came to be called Gorgeous Gussie Moran. Look up information on her and write a few paragraphs on her impact on women's tennis and what you think Mrs. Patimkin might have thought of her.

Essay Topic 3

Explain whether you agree that Ron's behavior indicates that he is immature and not ready to become a husband and father. Give examples from passages in the book.

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