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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. In the basement, what is next to a photo of Brenda on a horse?
(a) A photo of Mrs. Patimkin when she was a champion tennis player.
(b) A painting of Ron when he was in high school.
(c) A board with all of her ribbons she won for doing something on a horse.
(d) A blank board for mounting Julie's ribbons if she ever wins any.

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

4. What antic does Neil perform at the pool?
(a) He does handstands on the diving board.
(b) He hides Brenda's glasses.
(c) He swims thirty laps without stopping.
(d) Neil dives in and surfaces like a dolphin beside Brenda, sliding her legs on his.

5. What indicates that Brenda and her family are concerned with status and appearance?
(a) She has had a nose job and her brother is about to do it, too.
(b) She talks about her trips to Paris.
(c) She keeps telling Neil how expenisve everything is in her house.
(d) She asks Neil why he doesn't buy a Mercedes.

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. What do Neil and Julie do in the playroom?

3. What information does Neil get from Julie?

4. What is the main topic of conversation when the family does speak?

5. What disruption takes place when Ron needs to leave?

(see the answer key)

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