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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a reminder of the Patimkin family's past life in Newark?
(a) Old Newark newspapers.
(b) Old furniture from their Newark house.
(c) Old electrical appliances stored in the basement.
(d) Photos of Mr. Patimkin's Newark store.

2. 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.

3. How does Neil react to Brenda's invitation to spend a week at her house?
(a) He says he'll have to check with his Aunt Gladys.
(b) He is shocked that she would suggest such a thing.
(c) He agrees eagerly and takes his vacation time.
(d) He hesitates because of Mrs. Patimkin.

4. What was Neil's major in Rutgers?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Architecture.
(d) Library science.

5. What is the rule when Mr. Patimkin invites Neil to play basketball with him and Julie?
(a) Neil must remove his shirt.
(b) When Julie has the ball, Mr. Patimkin is on her team.
(c) Julie must win the game.
(d) Everyone must play hard to win.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of the things they do together that summer?

2. The first time Neil phones Brenda, why does she not come to the phone?

3. Where does he say his parents live?

4. What does Aunt Gladys say she and Max were able to do because they lived over their store?

5. How often is Neil seeing Brenda now?

(see the answer key)

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