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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Neil notice about the street names in Short Hills?
(a) They are all named after Wall Street firms.
(b) They are named for Presidents of the United States.
(c) They are all in French.
(d) They are named for eastern universities.

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

4. When does Neil call Brenda for the second time?
(a) When Uncle Max gets home from work.
(b) Just before midnight.
(c) After the ten o'clock news.
(d) The next day.

5. What shows Brenda's competitive nature?
(a) Brenda is ahead five games to four.
(b) Brenda is arguing that her last shot was in bounds.
(c) Brenda makes sure the score of each game is written down.
(d) Brenda does not notice Neil until the game is over.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Neil wants to phone Brenda in Short Hills, New Jersey, where does he find the Short Hills phone directory?

2. Where is the house of Neil Klugman's aunt and uncle where he lives?

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

4. What does Neil think that shows he is infatuated with Brenda?

5. Ironically, where is Mr. Patimkin's store that makes all the money for the family to live in Short Hills?

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