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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the family goes outside, what are Mr. Patimkin and his 10-year-old daughter Julie doing?
(a) Going for a swim.
(b) Playing basketball.
(c) Playing with the dog.
(d) Playing tennis.

3. Where is the house of Neil Klugman's aunt and uncle where he lives?
(a) The Bronx.
(b) Newark, New Jersey.
(c) Lower Manhattan.
(d) Jersey City.

4. What promotion has more or less been promised to Neil?
(a) He is scheduled to become the assistant librarian.
(b) He is supposed to be put in charge of the Reference Room, which is a currently a vacant position.
(c) He has been selected to become education division supervisor.
(d) He has been promised a transfer to the Short Hills brance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the head librarian tell Neil just before he leaves on vacation?

2. What happens at the end of Neil's week at the Patimkin house?

3. Where did Ron get the record he puts on the phonograph?

4. How does Ron show off his athletic ability?

5. What shows Brenda's competitive nature?

(see the answer key)

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