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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What activity of Mr. Patimkin often interferes with Neil's and Brenda's love making?
(a) His habit of getting up in the middle of the night for a drink.
(b) His irregular schedule at the store in Newark.
(c) His frequent visitors to his game room.
(d) His late night sports games on TV.

2. How do Neil and Brenda pass the time at night until Ron finally goes to sleep?
(a) They play chess.
(b) They read in their individual rooms.
(c) They sit outside and watch for Ron's light to go out.
(d) They watch TV with Mr. Patimkin.

3. How do Neil and Brenda meet?
(a) They meet at a debutante ball where Neil is playing in the band.
(b) He meets her at a political rally in Newark.
(c) She asks him to hold her glasses while she dives into the pool at the Green Lane Country Club.
(d) He helps her find a book at the Newark Public Library.

4. 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 learn about his father's medical condition.
(b) He wants books of Valentines.
(c) He does not want paperback books.
(d) He wants to look at picture books of art.

5. What does Brenda show Neil in the room just off of the guest room?
(a) Boxes and boxes of their old clothes that Mrs. Patimkin does not throw away.
(b) A four posted bed ready for them to use.
(c) Shelves and shelves of shoes.
(d) Their old furniture from when they lived in Newark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Neil say he lives with his aunt and uncle?

2. Where do Neil and Brenda go after breakfast?

3. What is a typical dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?

4. When does Neil call Brenda for the second time?

5. What biased reaction does the head librarian have about the boy's wanting to look at art?

(see the answer key)

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