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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main difference between Neil and Brenda?
(a) Both are Jewish but she is from the upper class.
(b) Neil is not Jewish but Brenda is.
(c) Neil is much older than Brenda.
(d) Neil is well educated but Brenda is not.

2. What effect does Mrs. Patimkin's nagging have on Brenda?
(a) She starts crying.
(b) She ignores her mother completely.
(c) She goes outside and screams.
(d) She starts singing at the top of her lungs.

3. What antic does Neil perform at the pool?
(a) He swims thirty laps without stopping.
(b) He hides Brenda's glasses.
(c) He does handstands on the diving board.
(d) Neil dives in and surfaces like a dolphin beside Brenda, sliding her legs on his.

4. What does Neil explain to the boy?
(a) That the head librarian would be leaving in a few minutes.
(b) That the Gauguin paintings were done in Tahiti.
(c) That he needs a library card to look at the books.
(d) That he should have his mother come with him to the library.

5. Where are all the other family members the morning Brenda is making breakfast for Neil?
(a) They are all sleeping in.
(b) They have all gone shopping for wedding gifts.
(c) The have gone to the polo field to watch Ron play.
(d) Mr. Patimkin and Ron are at the business, Mrs. Patimkin is at the temple, and Julie is outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Brenda make for her mother's behavior?

2. What is on the record Ron suggests Neil listen to?

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

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

5. What Characteristic of Mrs. Patimkin gives evidence of her more humble beginnings?

(see the answer key)

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