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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the small boy who was outside growling at the lions asking for when he says he wants to see heart books?
(a) He wants to look at picture books of art.
(b) He wants books of Valentines.
(c) He wants to learn about his father's medical condition.
(d) He does not want paperback books.

3. What shows Neil's eagerness to see Brenda?
(a) He changes his clothes seven times.
(b) He arrives early in Short Hills.
(c) He keeps looking at his watch.
(d) He reads up on the lives of the rich and famous.

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

5. When Neil wants to phone Brenda in Short Hills, New Jersey, where does he find the Short Hills phone directory?
(a) Holding up Anut Gladys' dresser.
(b) Under a laundry basket.
(c) Out in the garage.
(d) At the next door neighbor's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What invitation does Brenda extend to Neil?

2. What Characteristic of Mrs. Patimkin gives evidence of her more humble beginnings?

3. How does Ron show off his athletic ability?

4. Where is the house of Neil Klugman's aunt and uncle where he lives?

5. What is the little African-American boy doing in front of the library?

(see the answer key)

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