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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Neil feel lonely at the Patimkin house?
(a) Brenda only sees him when he comes to her room at night.
(b) Neil is beginning to feel out of his class.
(c) Brenda has gone with the family to pick up Harriet at the airport.
(d) No one will talk to him.

3. How does Neil react to Brenda's invitation to spend a week at her house?
(a) He agrees eagerly and takes his vacation time.
(b) He is shocked that she would suggest such a thing.
(c) He says he'll have to check with his Aunt Gladys.
(d) He hesitates because of Mrs. Patimkin.

4. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?
(a) That he is short and has nothing to say.
(b) That he eats very little.
(c) That he reminds Neil of his own father.
(d) That he tends to dominate the conversation.

5. Where does he say his parents live?
(a) Miami.
(b) The Bronx.
(c) Tuscon.
(d) Albany.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mrs. Patimkin doing while she is in the kitchen with Carlotta and Neil?

3. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?

4. What does Aunt Gladys say she and Max were able to do because they lived over their store?

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

(see the answer key)

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