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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the boy not want to check out the Gauguin book after Neil promises to help him?
(a) He fears he might lose it and he cannot pay to replace it.
(b) He thinks it's too heavy to carry to his house.
(c) He fears it will get damaged in his house.
(d) He doesn't want the other boys to see what he is reading.

2. What does Brenda allow Neil to do as they play in the pool?
(a) Touch her breasts.
(b) Hold her close under the water.
(c) Kiss her feet.
(d) Put suntan lotion on her body.

3. What complaint does Mr. Patimkin make to Neil?
(a) He complains about how the business is falling off.
(b) He complains that Brenda refuses to come help in the office.
(c) Mr. Patimkin says that his kids do not understand hard work and all he has been through.
(d) He complains of having severe back pains.

4. What does Neil think about as he drives into the area of the business?
(a) He wonders if Brenda ever worked there.
(b) He wonders if Uncle Max is in the area.
(c) Neil wonders if he will see the kid from the library.
(d) He wonders if the Patimkins tell their friends where the business is.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Brenda dressed for dinner?

3. When the subject of contraception becomes an argument, how does Brenda react?

4. How does Mrs. Patimkin treat Neil?

5. What does Neil ask Mrs. Patimkin if she has read?

(see the answer key)

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