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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Brenda feel about her mother?
(a) She thinks her mother is the world's greatest.
(b) She thinks her mother stays at home too much.
(c) She thinks her mother is uneducated.
(d) She thinks her mother hates her and is jealous of her.

2. How does Neil avoid the issue of the boy wanting to check the Gauguin book out of the library?
(a) He says it is a reference book only and cannot be taken out.
(b) He says it is on hold and he can only look at it in the library.
(c) He says the boy needs to have his mother get a library card first.
(d) He says it is in need of repair and too fragile to take out.

3. What is the area like in Short Hills?
(a) Large houses with green lawns and water sprinklers.
(b) big houses people use only for the summer.
(c) Rows of highrise condos.
(d) Mansions with valet service.

4. 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 hesitates because of Mrs. Patimkin.
(c) He agrees eagerly and takes his vacation time.
(d) He is shocked that she would suggest such a thing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brenda change the subject and get Neil to stop playing?

2. While Neil and the boy are looking at the art book, what is Neil seeing?

3. What does Neil notice about Mr. Patimkin?

4. What is a typical dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?

5. Who is playing tennis with Brenda when Neill walks up?

(see the answer key)

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