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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Aunt Gladys say she and Max were able to do because they lived over their store?
(a) Put Neil's cousin Susan through college.
(b) Invest in the stock market.
(c) Be their own security guards.
(d) Get to work on time.

3. What request does Brenda make to her father?
(a) If he will offer Neil a job in his store.
(b) If he will buy her a new convertible.
(c) If he will help her get rid of Neil.
(d) If she can invite Neil to spend a week in their house before summer ends.

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

5. Why does Aunt Gladys want Neil to leave the Patimkin's telephone number?
(a) She wants Neil to remember where he comes from.
(b) She is afraid she will get sick and have to go to the hospital.
(c) She wants to keep tabs on Neil.
(d) She can't really believe that Jewish families live in Short Hills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What near mishap occurs with Ron one morning?

2. What does Mrs. Patimkin ask Neil if he wants to join?

3. What excuse does Brenda make for her mother's behavior?

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

5. How do Brenda and Neil begin to talk about their relationship?

(see the answer key)

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