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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ironically, where is Mr. Patimkin's store that makes all the money for the family to live in Short Hills?
(a) The African-American section of Newark.
(b) In the Bronx.
(c) In Brooklyn.
(d) On the waterfront.

2. What is the rule when Mr. Patimkin invites Neil to play basketball with him and Julie?
(a) Julie must win the game.
(b) Neil must remove his shirt.
(c) Everyone must play hard to win.
(d) When Julie has the ball, Mr. Patimkin is on her team.

3. How is dinner different at the Patimkin's house from the dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) The dinner is served by the maid, Carlotta.
(b) The Patimkins all dress for dinner.
(c) The Patimkins order in the dinner.
(d) Aunt Gladys' dinner is more formal.

4. Why does Brenda chastise Neil after he returns home and calls her?
(a) She is angry that he did not use protection when they made love.
(b) She says it is a good thing the phone didn't wake her parents.
(c) She is piqued because he called at one in the morning.
(d) She doesn't want him to get too attached to her.

5. What information does Neil get from Julie?
(a) That Brenda has many boyfriends.
(b) That Mrs. Patimkin does not like him.
(c) That Brenda is engaged to be married.
(d) That Ron is flying to Milwaukee to see Harriet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives at the pool and meets Neil?

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

3. What do Neil and Julie do in the playroom?

4. What does Neil see in the hall of the Patimkin house?

5. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?

(see the answer key)

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