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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the small boy who was outside growling at the lions asking for when he says he wants to see heart books?
(a) He wants books of Valentines.
(b) He does not want paperback books.
(c) He wants to look at picture books of art.
(d) He wants to learn about his father's medical condition.

2. What disruption takes place when Ron needs to leave?
(a) There comes a brief shower and everyone has to take cover.
(b) Mrs. Patimkin and Carlotta come out with coffee.
(c) Julie and Mr. Patimkin get into an arguement on the tennis court.
(d) A Chrysler and Neil's Plymouth need to be moved so Ron can get his Volkswagen out of the drive.

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

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

5. What does Neil think that shows he is infatuated with Brenda?
(a) Neil cannot stop looking at her knees.
(b) Neil does not notice Brenda's crooked teeth.
(c) Neil thinks she has two wet triangles on the back of her white polo shirt where wings would have been if she had been an angel.
(d) Neil thinks she looks like Elizabeth Taylor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is playing tennis with Brenda when Neill walks up?

2. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?

3. What is the main difference between Neil and Brenda?

4. What shows Neil's eagerness to see Brenda?

5. What does Neil explain to the boy?

(see the answer key)

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