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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a reminder of the Patimkin family's past life in Newark?
(a) Old electrical appliances stored in the basement.
(b) Old furniture from their Newark house.
(c) Photos of Mr. Patimkin's Newark store.
(d) Old Newark newspapers.

2. What indicates that Brenda does not particularly like Harriet?
(a) Brenda makes a face when she mentions Harriet's name.
(b) Brenda does not go to the airport to greet her.
(c) Brenda calls her goody-goody Harriet.
(d) Brenda says her mother likes Harriet more than she does her.

3. What is the main difference between Neil and Brenda?
(a) Neil is not Jewish but Brenda is.
(b) Neil is much older than Brenda.
(c) Both are Jewish but she is from the upper class.
(d) Neil is well educated but Brenda is not.

4. What request does Brenda make to her father?
(a) If he will offer Neil a job in his store.
(b) If she can invite Neil to spend a week in their house before summer ends.
(c) If he will buy her a new convertible.
(d) If he will help her get rid of Neil.

5. What does Neil admit is the extent of his religious participation?
(a) He goes to Hudson Street Synagogue every Sabbath.
(b) He observes Jewish holidays sometimes.
(c) He is a practicing Buddhist.
(d) He belongs to Hudson Street Synagogue, but he has not been active.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shows Brenda's independence at the Country Club pool?

2. Who are the two main people in Neil's life outside of his family?

3. Where does Mrs. Patimkin send Neil?

4. How does Neil react to Brenda's invitation to spend a week at her house?

5. What does Brenda tell Neill when he finishes his run?

(see the answer key)

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