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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the house of Neil Klugman's aunt and uncle where he lives?
(a) The Bronx.
(b) Lower Manhattan.
(c) Newark, New Jersey.
(d) Jersey City.

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) When Julie has the ball, Mr. Patimkin is on her team.
(d) Everyone must play hard to win.

3. Who arrives at the pool and meets Neil?
(a) Several of Brenda's sorority sisters.
(b) Brenda's mother.
(c) Brenda's brother, Ron.
(d) Brenda's ex-boyfriend.

4. What shows Neil's eagerness to see Brenda?
(a) He arrives early in Short Hills.
(b) He reads up on the lives of the rich and famous.
(c) He changes his clothes seven times.
(d) He keeps looking at his watch.

5. The first time Neil phones Brenda, why does she not come to the phone?
(a) Her mother does not call her to the phone.
(b) She is out dining at the club.
(c) She is taking a bubble bath.
(d) She doesn't want to talk to him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Neil's impression of Brenda as she plays tennis?

4. When Neill finally stops at Brenda's house, where does he find her?

5. How does Brenda feel about her mother?

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