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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What activity of Mr. Patimkin often interferes with Neil's and Brenda's love making?
(a) His irregular schedule at the store in Newark.
(b) His late night sports games on TV.
(c) His frequent visitors to his game room.
(d) His habit of getting up in the middle of the night for a drink.

2. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?
(a) Neil feels Brenda's fingers tease his calf.
(b) Brenda is talking on the phone.
(c) Brenda is eating a second dessert.
(d) Brenda is drumming her nails on the table.

3. What does Neil hear coming from Ron's room one night?
(a) Harriet squeeling with pleasure.
(b) Bells and a gloomy male voice reciting Good-bye Columbus.
(c) Ron talking on the phone to a girl who was not Harriet.
(d) Ron crying into his pillow.

4. How is Brenda a bit ambivalent about Neill's coming to her house?
(a) She yawns but agrees he can come.
(b) She says she doesn't have much time but he can come for fifteen minutes.
(c) She hesitates but finally says he can come.
(d) She says that she is playing tennis tonight and will be sweaty afterwards, but he can come.

5. How does Neil feel being there as Julie's babysitter?
(a) He thinks he can get Julie to tell him family secrets.
(b) He is bored and wants to go home.
(c) He is glad to do it because he will see Branda when she returns.
(d) He feels like a poor relative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes a commotion downstairs while Neil is unpacking for the weekend?

2. What does Mrs. Patimkin conclude about Neil's religious leaning?

3. Why does Brenda chastise Neil after he returns home and calls her?

4. What is Neil's impression of Brenda as she plays tennis?

5. When Brenda is modeling her bridesmaid dress, what does Harriet say to her?

(see the answer key)

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