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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Patimkin further interfere with Neil and Brenda?
(a) Her metaphysics study group that meets in her house.
(b) Mrs. Patimkin's Hadassah parties from which she returns at unpredictable hours.
(c) Mrs. Patimkin's mah jong parties at her house.
(d) Her habit of checking the house every night to see if Carlotta is doing her job.

2. What is the urgency about the wedding?
(a) Ron may get cold feet if they don't marry right away.
(b) Harriet is expecting a baby.
(c) Harriet's parents will only be able to come that week.
(d) Ron is leaving for overseas.

3. Why does Neil say he lives with his aunt and uncle?
(a) Because his salary is too low to afford his own place.
(b) Because his parents demand that he do that.
(c) Because he does not have to pay rent.
(d) Because their apartment is near his work.

4. How has Mrs. Patimkin reinvented herself?
(a) She has gone from former debutante to simple housewife.
(b) Her identity is derived directly from her husband's wealth and upwards mobility and from being Brenda's mother.
(c) She has never forgotten her humble beginnings and remains simple and kind.
(d) Her identity is based on her children's education.

5. What does Neil want to discuss with Brenda?
(a) He wants to borrow money for a new suit.
(b) He wants to know if she would consider marrying him.
(c) He wants her to get a diaphragm.
(d) He wants her to elope with him the night of Ron's wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Patimkin send Neil?

2. What does Brenda do the first morning Neil is in the house?

3. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?

4. How do Neil and Brenda pass the time at night until Ron finally goes to sleep?

5. How does Neil evaluate Mr. Patimkin's intelligence?

(see the answer key)

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