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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 Neil evaluate Mr. Patimkin's intelligence?
(a) He is a near genius.
(b) He is just a shade above stupid.
(c) He is not too smart.
(d) He is just average.

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

3. Who arrives at the pool and meets Neil?
(a) Brenda's ex-boyfriend.
(b) Brenda's mother.
(c) Several of Brenda's sorority sisters.
(d) Brenda's brother, Ron.

4. Who are the two main people in Neil's life outside of his family?
(a) Aunt Gladys and Uncle Max.
(b) Ron and Harriet.
(c) Brenda and the little boy in the library.
(d) The head librarian and Brenda.

5. What was Neil's major in Rutgers?
(a) Library science.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Architecture.
(d) Philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the family goes outside, what are Mr. Patimkin and his 10-year-old daughter Julie doing?

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

3. What activity of Mr. Patimkin often interferes with Neil's and Brenda's love making?

4. Why does Neil say he lives with his aunt and uncle?

5. What disruption takes place when Ron needs to leave?

(see the answer key)

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