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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in the TV room later that night after Brenda returns?
(a) Neil proposes marriage.
(b) They hold hands and drink wine.
(c) Brenda teases Neil by exposing her breasts.
(d) They make love on the sofa.

2. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?
(a) Neil feels Brenda's fingers tease his calf.
(b) Brenda is drumming her nails on the table.
(c) Brenda is eating a second dessert.
(d) Brenda is talking on the phone.

3. What is a typical dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) Bagels, cream cheese, and lox.
(b) Pot roast, gravy, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots, and rye bread.
(c) Matzos soup, leg of lamb, and mixed vegetables.
(d) Kosher chicken, tossed salad, and dessert.

4. What is the rule when Mr. Patimkin invites Neil to play basketball with him and Julie?
(a) Everyone must play hard to win.
(b) Julie must win the game.
(c) When Julie has the ball, Mr. Patimkin is on her team.
(d) Neil must remove his shirt.

5. Why does Aunt Gladys want Neil to leave the Patimkin's telephone number?
(a) She wants Neil to remember where he comes from.
(b) She wants to keep tabs on Neil.
(c) She is afraid she will get sick and have to go to the hospital.
(d) She can't really believe that Jewish families live in Short Hills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the area like in Short Hills?

2. What does Neil think that shows he is infatuated with Brenda?

3. What does Neil do from his desk on the main floor?

4. When Neil finds the boy later, what is he doing?

5. What disruption takes place when Ron needs to leave?

(see the answer key)

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