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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the men all talking about?
(a) They are talking about sports.
(b) They are talking about how expensive daughters are.
(c) They are talking about how bad business is.
(d) As Neil waits for Brenda, the men talk about how much money they are making.

3. How do Neil and Brenda pass the time at night until Ron finally goes to sleep?
(a) They sit outside and watch for Ron's light to go out.
(b) They play chess.
(c) They read in their individual rooms.
(d) They watch TV with Mr. Patimkin.

4. What effect does Mrs. Patimkin's nagging have on Brenda?
(a) She starts singing at the top of her lungs.
(b) She ignores her mother completely.
(c) She starts crying.
(d) She goes outside and screams.

5. What does Neil see in the hall of the Patimkin house?
(a) Louis IV chairs.
(b) Hunting trophies.
(c) Family photos.
(d) Brenda's blue ribbons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What indicates that Brenda does not particularly like Harriet?

2. How does the reader know that Ron is a bit of a slob?

3. What does Ron ask Neil if he would like to listen to?

4. Who arrives at the pool and meets Neil?

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

(see the answer key)

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