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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides attending Rutgers, what had Neil been doing in recent years?
(a) He had studied in France.
(b) He was in the army.
(c) He had been drifting around the country.
(d) He was in the Peace Corps.

2. Ironically, where is Mr. Patimkin's store that makes all the money for the family to live in Short Hills?
(a) On the waterfront.
(b) The African-American section of Newark.
(c) In Brooklyn.
(d) In the Bronx.

3. How often is Neil seeing Brenda now?
(a) Every Wednesday evening.
(b) Every evening.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Every weekend.

4. How is Neil's behavior the morning after his dinner with the Patimkin family?
(a) He is absent minded and forgets to lock his car.
(b) He notices things outside the library but he is daydreaming about Brenda.
(c) He is grumpy and does not want to go to work.
(d) He slouches on the library steps and waits for it to open.

5. How does Ron show off his athletic ability?
(a) He repeatedly swims the length of the pool.
(b) He does trick dives off the high board.
(c) He organizes a game of water polo.
(d) He does pushups and situps on the side of the pool.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Brenda a bit ambivalent about Neill's coming to her house?

2. Why does Neil tell Aunt Gladys he is going to the Patimkin's house for a week?

3. What is the main difference between Neil and Brenda?

4. When Neil does not answer when Brenda asks if he loves her, what does Brenda say?

5. What activity of Mr. Patimkin often interferes with Neil's and Brenda's love making?

(see the answer key)

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