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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Brenda return alone from the airport?
(a) She is anxious to see what Neil is up to.
(b) Harriet's plane is late.
(c) She has a migraine.
(d) She had another fight with her mother.

2. What is Brenda looking for in the room?
(a) The keys to her father's safe.
(b) Her high school yearbook.
(c) Costumes for a masked ball.
(d) Three one hundred dollar bills her father hid there for her.

3. How does Mrs. Patimkin treat Neil?
(a) She keeps the conversation on topics Neil knows nothing about.
(b) She refuses to recognize his presence.
(c) She is merely polite.
(d) She asks questions to embarrass him.

4. How is Brenda dressed when she comes to the porch where Neil is?
(a) She is wearing a warm-up suit.
(b) She is wearing a yellow dress that shows off her summer tan.
(c) She is wearing one of Neil's shirts.
(d) She is in tight shorts and a halter top.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What shows that Neill is not a part of Brenda's social set?

2. When Neil does not answer when Brenda asks if he loves her, what does Brenda say?

3. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?

4. What is the area like in Short Hills?

5. What is the little African-American boy doing in front of the library?

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