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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Neil feel being there as Julie's babysitter?
(a) He is glad to do it because he will see Branda when she returns.
(b) He is bored and wants to go home.
(c) He feels like a poor relative.
(d) He thinks he can get Julie to tell him family secrets.

2. How does Neil evaluate Mr. Patimkin's intelligence?
(a) He is just a shade above stupid.
(b) He is not too smart.
(c) He is just average.
(d) He is a near genius.

3. What shows Brenda's competitive nature?
(a) Brenda is ahead five games to four.
(b) Brenda is arguing that her last shot was in bounds.
(c) Brenda makes sure the score of each game is written down.
(d) Brenda does not notice Neil until the game is over.

4. When Neill finally stops at Brenda's house, where does he find her?
(a) She is talking to the gardener.
(b) She is playing tennis on her private tennis court.
(c) She is in the kitchen having a cappuccino.
(d) She is waiting for him at her front door.

5. How has Mrs. Patimkin reinvented herself?
(a) Her identity is based on her children's education.
(b) She has gone from former debutante to simple housewife.
(c) She has never forgotten her humble beginnings and remains simple and kind.
(d) Her identity is derived directly from her husband's wealth and upwards mobility and from being Brenda's mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Brenda feel about her mother?

3. What does Brenda allow Neil to do as they play in the pool?

4. What comment does Neil make to Brenda about her mother.

5. What happens in the TV room later that night after Brenda returns?

(see the answer key)

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