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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Neil's behavior the morning after his dinner with the Patimkin family?
(a) He is absent minded and forgets to lock his car.
(b) He is grumpy and does not want to go to work.
(c) He slouches on the library steps and waits for it to open.
(d) He notices things outside the library but he is daydreaming about Brenda.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?

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

3. Where are the Patimkin's going while Neil babysits?

4. What does Neil explain to the boy?

5. What shows that Neill is not a part of Brenda's social set?

(see the answer key)

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