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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?
(a) Brenda is talking on the phone.
(b) Brenda is drumming her nails on the table.
(c) Neil feels Brenda's fingers tease his calf.
(d) Brenda is eating a second dessert.

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

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

5. What member of Neil's family does Brenda remember?
(a) She remembers Neil's Uncle Max who helped her change a tire.
(b) She remembers Neil's cousin who sang at her debut ball.
(c) She remembers Neil's sister who was in school at Radcliffe.
(d) She remembers his Aunt Doris, who is always at the Green Lane Country Club reading War and Peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brenda allow Neil to do as they play in the pool?

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

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

4. What information does Neil get from Julie?

5. What indicates that Brenda and her family are concerned with status and appearance?

(see the answer key)

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