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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Neil wants to phone Brenda in Short Hills, New Jersey, where does he find the Short Hills phone directory?
(a) At the next door neighbor's house.
(b) Holding up Anut Gladys' dresser.
(c) Under a laundry basket.
(d) Out in the garage.

2. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?
(a) She sits in Neil's lap by the pool.
(b) She dresses like the other society snobs.
(c) She dominates the diving board.
(d) She is dressed in a simple tank suit as opposed to the high heels and jewelry on other women.

3. The first time Neil phones Brenda, why does she not come to the phone?
(a) She is taking a bubble bath.
(b) She doesn't want to talk to him.
(c) Her mother does not call her to the phone.
(d) She is out dining at the club.

4. What is the irony of the Patimkins' snobbery at Neil's living in Newark?
(a) They also have a house in Newark.
(b) Mr. Patimkin is a large donor to the library where Neil works.
(c) They used to live in Newark before Mr. Patimkin became wealthy.
(d) Mrs. Patimkin refuses to admit she was born there.

5. What disruption takes place when Ron needs to leave?
(a) There comes a brief shower and everyone has to take cover.
(b) Mrs. Patimkin and Carlotta come out with coffee.
(c) Julie and Mr. Patimkin get into an arguement on the tennis court.
(d) A Chrysler and Neil's Plymouth need to be moved so Ron can get his Volkswagen out of the drive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Neill finally stops at Brenda's house, where does he find her?

3. What does Neil notice about the street names in Short Hills?

4. When does Neil call Brenda for the second time?

5. What shows Neil's eagerness to see Brenda?

(see the answer key)

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