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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Neil finds the boy later, what is he doing?
(a) Sleeping under a library table.
(b) Crying because the head librarian said he could not see the books.
(c) Trying to reach a large book on the top shelf.
(d) Sitting on the floor looking at a book of Gauguin paintings.

2. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?
(a) That he is short and has nothing to say.
(b) That he eats very little.
(c) That he tends to dominate the conversation.
(d) That he reminds Neil of his own father.

3. What does Neil find in the basement?
(a) A refrigerator full of beer.
(b) A playroom and a bar.
(c) A storage room.
(d) A ping pong table with a broken leg.

4. Where are the Patimkin's going while Neil babysits?
(a) To attend a lecture.
(b) To a reception for the mayor of New York.
(c) To take Ron to the airport.
(d) To the Museum of Modern Art.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What information does Neil get from Julie?

3. What biased reaction does the head librarian have about the boy's wanting to look at art?

4. What does Neil notice about the street names in Short Hills?

5. What was Mrs. Patimkin's connection to sports when she was younger?

(see the answer key)

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