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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?
(a) She dresses like the other society snobs.
(b) She sits in Neil's lap by the pool.
(c) She dominates the diving board.
(d) She is dressed in a simple tank suit as opposed to the high heels and jewelry on other women.

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

4. While Neil and the boy are looking at the art book, what is Neil seeing?
(a) That his job is dull.
(b) Brenda in a Gauguin setting.
(c) How the boy is really interested in art.
(d) That discrimination is a bad thing.

5. Who are the two main people in Neil's life outside of his family?
(a) The head librarian and Brenda.
(b) Ron and Harriet.
(c) Aunt Gladys and Uncle Max.
(d) Brenda and the little boy in the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the Patimkin's going while Neil babysits?

2. What does Neil find in the basement?

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

4. How often is Neil seeing Brenda now?

5. Why does the boy not want to check out the Gauguin book after Neil promises to help him?

(see the answer key)

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