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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. what effect does the song have on Ron?
(a) He hums along, closes his eyes, and gets goose bumps on his arms.
(b) He fights to hold back his tears.
(c) He jumps up and down on his bed.
(d) He gets bored and falls asleep.

2. What does Neil admit is the extent of his religious participation?
(a) He belongs to Hudson Street Synagogue, but he has not been active.
(b) He goes to Hudson Street Synagogue every Sabbath.
(c) He observes Jewish holidays sometimes.
(d) He is a practicing Buddhist.

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

4. What problem has arisen at the Patimkin house?
(a) The house has been robbed while the family was out.
(b) Mr. Patimkin has had a heart attack.
(c) Julie has fallen off a horse and is in the hospital.
(d) Mrs. Patimkin was straightening up Brenda's clothing and found the diaphragm.

5. What happens to Neil inside the church?
(a) Neil sees tries to talk to God about his relationship with Brenda.
(b) Neil gets pangs of conscience for being in a church instead of a synagogue.
(c) Neil suddenly thinks about Aunt Gladys and what she would think of him at that moment.
(d) Neil has a premonition that Brenda will leave and never return.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the two main people in Neil's life outside of his family?

3. What was Neil's major in Rutgers?

4. What comment does Neil make to Brenda about her mother.

5. What happens when Neil sees Brenda after so long a separation?

(see the answer key)

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