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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What biased reaction does the head librarian have about the boy's wanting to look at art?
(a) That an African-American boy could not possibly have an interest in fine art.
(b) That he either wants to steal the books or to look at nude pictures and touch himself inappropriately.
(c) That the boy is sneaking around to find where the money is.
(d) That the boy is uneducated and has no business in a library.

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

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

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

5. When Neil finds the boy later, what is he doing?
(a) Crying because the head librarian said he could not see the books.
(b) Sleeping under a library table.
(c) Trying to reach a large book on the top shelf.
(d) Sitting on the floor looking at a book of Gauguin paintings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Neil say he lives with his aunt and uncle?

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

3. What shows Brenda's competitive nature?

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

5. How does Mrs. Patimkin treat Neil?

(see the answer key)

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