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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) Out in the garage.
(c) Under a laundry basket.
(d) Holding up Anut Gladys' dresser.

2. What is a typical dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) Matzos soup, leg of lamb, and mixed vegetables.
(b) Pot roast, gravy, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots, and rye bread.
(c) Kosher chicken, tossed salad, and dessert.
(d) Bagels, cream cheese, and lox.

3. How do Neil and Brenda meet?
(a) She asks him to hold her glasses while she dives into the pool at the Green Lane Country Club.
(b) They meet at a debutante ball where Neil is playing in the band.
(c) He meets her at a political rally in Newark.
(d) He helps her find a book at the Newark Public Library.

4. What shows that Neill is not a part of Brenda's social set?
(a) He asks her how he should dress.
(b) He says he will be driving a Plymouth.
(c) He says they can go out Dutch treat.
(d) He asks if she would like to go to McDonald's.

5. What Characteristic of Mrs. Patimkin gives evidence of her more humble beginnings?
(a) She does not like to waste money.
(b) She wears bargain basement clothes.
(c) She does not like to throw anything away.
(d) She still does her own cooking and cleaning.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brenda feel about her mother?

2. What is Aunt Gladys' personal charity?

3. What was Mrs. Patimkin's connection to sports when she was younger?

4. What is the area like in Short Hills?

5. What does Brenda allow Neil to do as they play in the pool?

(see the answer key)

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