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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What indicates that Brenda does not particularly like Harriet?
(a) Brenda says her mother likes Harriet more than she does her.
(b) Brenda calls her goody-goody Harriet.
(c) Brenda does not go to the airport to greet her.
(d) Brenda makes a face when she mentions Harriet's name.

2. What does the head librarian tell Neil just before he leaves on vacation?
(a) He tells Neil that he must get Patimkin to make a donation to the library.
(b) He says that if Neil goes now he will not have a job when he returns.
(c) He tells Neil that he is aiming too high and will get hurt.
(d) The head librarian tells Neil that after his vacation he will become reference librarian and receive a small raise.

3. Besides attending Rutgers, what had Neil been doing in recent years?
(a) He had been drifting around the country.
(b) He was in the Peace Corps.
(c) He was in the army.
(d) He had studied in France.

4. What excuse does Brenda make for her mother's behavior?
(a) Her migraine headaches.
(b) Her menopause.
(c) Ron's upcoming wedding.
(d) Julie's temper tantrums.

5. What is the main topic of conversation when the family does speak?
(a) Social engagements.
(b) Sports.
(c) Money.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What antic does Neil perform at the pool?

2. Why does Brenda chastise Neil after he returns home and calls her?

3. While Neil and the boy are looking at the art book, what is Neil seeing?

4. What do Neil and Julie do in the playroom?

5. How does Mrs. Patimkin treat Neil?

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