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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Neil feel lonely at the Patimkin house?
(a) Brenda only sees him when he comes to her room at night.
(b) Brenda has gone with the family to pick up Harriet at the airport.
(c) No one will talk to him.
(d) Neil is beginning to feel out of his class.

2. Where does Neil find Mr. Patimkin's business?
(a) In a shopping mall.
(b) In an upscale business district.
(c) Patimkin Kitchen and Bathroom Sinks is in the middle of Newark's African-American section.
(d) Not far from Aunt Gladys' house.

3. What does Brenda allow Neil to do as they play in the pool?
(a) Touch her breasts.
(b) Put suntan lotion on her body.
(c) Kiss her feet.
(d) Hold her close under the water.

4. What does Neil think that shows he is infatuated with Brenda?
(a) Neil thinks she looks like Elizabeth Taylor.
(b) Neil thinks she has two wet triangles on the back of her white polo shirt where wings would have been if she had been an angel.
(c) Neil does not notice Brenda's crooked teeth.
(d) Neil cannot stop looking at her knees.

5. What does Mrs. Patimkin tell Brenda she should do?
(a) Get a job.
(b) Send Neil packing.
(c) Take a vacation in Europe.
(d) Help her with the wedding plans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main topic of conversation when the family does speak?

2. Who arrives at the pool and meets Neil?

3. What does Neil want to discuss with Brenda?

4. Why does Brenda chase Julie upstairs?

5. What is the urgency about the wedding?

(see the answer key)

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