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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brenda allow Neil to do as they play in the pool?
(a) Kiss her feet.
(b) Touch her breasts.
(c) Hold her close under the water.
(d) Put suntan lotion on her body.

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

3. What comment does Neil make to Brenda about her mother.
(a) That she could lose some weight.
(b) That she is a bit of a snob.
(c) That he thinks she is beautiful.
(d) That she seems to rule the household.

4. What is the little African-American boy doing in front of the library?
(a) He is trying to climb the flagpole.
(b) He is break dancing.
(c) He is growling at the stone lion statues.
(d) He is crying.

5. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?
(a) She sits in Neil's lap by the pool.
(b) She dresses like the other society snobs.
(c) She dominates the diving board.
(d) She is dressed in a simple tank suit as opposed to the high heels and jewelry on other women.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the family goes outside, what are Mr. Patimkin and his 10-year-old daughter Julie doing?

3. When Neil finds the boy later, what is he doing?

4. In the basement, what is next to a photo of Brenda on a horse?

5. When does Neil call Brenda for the second time?

(see the answer key)

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