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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Neil says the Patimkins do not live over their store, what does Aunt Gladys say?
(a) That she was not ashamed when she used to live over their store.
(b) That they will be sorry when the economy goes bad.
(c) That they should realize how much money they waste.
(d) That they sound like very sensible people.

2. How does Neil avoid the issue of the boy wanting to check the Gauguin book out of the library?
(a) He says it is a reference book only and cannot be taken out.
(b) He says it is on hold and he can only look at it in the library.
(c) He says the boy needs to have his mother get a library card first.
(d) He says it is in need of repair and too fragile to take out.

3. How does Mrs. Patimkin treat Neil?
(a) She keeps the conversation on topics Neil knows nothing about.
(b) She asks questions to embarrass him.
(c) She refuses to recognize his presence.
(d) She is merely polite.

4. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?
(a) She dresses like the other society snobs.
(b) She dominates the diving board.
(c) She sits in Neil's lap by the pool.
(d) She is dressed in a simple tank suit as opposed to the high heels and jewelry on other women.

5. Why does Neil say he lives with his aunt and uncle?
(a) Because their apartment is near his work.
(b) Because he does not have to pay rent.
(c) Because his parents demand that he do that.
(d) Because his salary is too low to afford his own place.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the boy not want to check out the Gauguin book after Neil promises to help him?

2. How is dinner different at the Patimkin's house from the dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?

3. What impresses Aunt Gladys about Neil's description of the Patimkin house?

4. What are some of the things they do together that summer?

5. How does Neil react to Brenda's invitation to spend a week at her house?

(see the answer key)

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