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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What invitation does Brenda extend to Neil?
(a) An invitation to the opera.
(b) An invitation to a picnic.
(c) An invitation to dinner.
(d) An invitation to play tennis.

3. How does Mrs. Patimkin further interfere with Neil and Brenda?
(a) Her habit of checking the house every night to see if Carlotta is doing her job.
(b) Mrs. Patimkin's mah jong parties at her house.
(c) Mrs. Patimkin's Hadassah parties from which she returns at unpredictable hours.
(d) Her metaphysics study group that meets in her house.

4. When the family goes outside, what are Mr. Patimkin and his 10-year-old daughter Julie doing?
(a) Playing with the dog.
(b) Playing basketball.
(c) Playing tennis.
(d) Going for a swim.

5. How does Mrs. Patimkin treat Neil?
(a) She asks questions to embarrass him.
(b) She refuses to recognize his presence.
(c) She is merely polite.
(d) She keeps the conversation on topics Neil knows nothing about.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first time Neil phones Brenda, why does she not come to the phone?

2. What causes a commotion downstairs while Neil is unpacking for the weekend?

3. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?

4. How is Brenda a bit ambivalent about Neill's coming to her house?

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

(see the answer key)

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