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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is playing tennis with Brenda when Neill walks up?
(a) Brenda is playing with her brother, Ron.
(b) He finds her playing with her tennis coach.
(c) He finds Brenda playing against Laura Simpson Stolowitch.
(d) Brenda is playing with her father.

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

3. How does Neil evaluate Mr. Patimkin's intelligence?
(a) He is a near genius.
(b) He is just average.
(c) He is just a shade above stupid.
(d) He is not too smart.

4. What is the main topic of conversation when the family does speak?
(a) Money.
(b) Social engagements.
(c) Politics.
(d) Sports.

5. What complaint does Mr. Patimkin make to Neil?
(a) Mr. Patimkin says that his kids do not understand hard work and all he has been through.
(b) He complains about how the business is falling off.
(c) He complains of having severe back pains.
(d) He complains that Brenda refuses to come help in the office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What near mishap occurs with Ron one morning?

2. What does Mrs. Patimkin tell Brenda she should do?

3. What does Neil do from his desk on the main floor?

4. What is Aunt Gladys' personal charity?

5. Where does Mrs. Patimkin send Neil?

(see the answer key)

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