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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Brenda and Harriet go alone to New York?
(a) To hire a band for the wedding.
(b) To look at silverware paterns.
(c) To order the wedding cake.
(d) Dress shopping for the wedding and right after the wedding.

2. How is Brenda a bit ambivalent about Neill's coming to her house?
(a) She says that she is playing tennis tonight and will be sweaty afterwards, but he can come.
(b) She says she doesn't have much time but he can come for fifteen minutes.
(c) She yawns but agrees he can come.
(d) She hesitates but finally says he can come.

3. Why does Mrs. Patimkin say on the phone that she cannot leave at the moment?
(a) She says sheis expecting the florist at any moment.
(b) She says she has all the Hadassah calls to make.
(c) She says Brenda has her car.
(d) She says she has a headache.

4. How is dinner different at the Patimkin's house from the dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) The Patimkins order in the dinner.
(b) Aunt Gladys' dinner is more formal.
(c) The Patimkins all dress for dinner.
(d) The dinner is served by the maid, Carlotta.

5. How do Neil and Brenda pass the time at night until Ron finally goes to sleep?
(a) They play chess.
(b) They watch TV with Mr. Patimkin.
(c) They sit outside and watch for Ron's light to go out.
(d) They read in their individual rooms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What impresses Aunt Gladys about Neil's description of the Patimkin house?

2. What member of Neil's family does Brenda remember?

3. Who arrives at the pool and meets Neil?

4. Why is Neil going to the Patimkin's house that evening?

5. What is the main topic of conversation when the family does speak?

(see the answer key)

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