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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the twenty-three bottles of Jack Daniels suggest to Neil?
(a) That Mr. Patimkin is a man who entertains his friends.
(b) That they keep the liquour out of sight to guests.
(c) That Mrs. Patimkin is a lush.
(d) That Mr. Patimkin owns stock in the Jack Daniels company.

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

4. How is Brenda dressed for dinner?
(a) Brenda wears shorts and white polo shirt.
(b) Brenda is dressed in designer slacks and blouse.
(c) Brenda has on jeans and one of Ron's shirts.
(d) Brenda wears a cocktail dress.

5. What does Neil explain to the boy?
(a) That the head librarian would be leaving in a few minutes.
(b) That he needs a library card to look at the books.
(c) That the Gauguin paintings were done in Tahiti.
(d) That he should have his mother come with him to the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Neil take out of the refrigerator in the basement?

2. What comment does Neil make to Brenda about her mother.

3. What is a typical dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?

4. What is Aunt Gladys' personal charity?

5. Who arrives at the pool and meets Neil?

(see the answer key)

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