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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Neil finds the boy later, what is he doing?
(a) Sleeping under a library table.
(b) Crying because the head librarian said he could not see the books.
(c) Sitting on the floor looking at a book of Gauguin paintings.
(d) Trying to reach a large book on the top shelf.

2. What comment does Neil make to Brenda about her mother.
(a) That she is a bit of a snob.
(b) That she seems to rule the household.
(c) That she could lose some weight.
(d) That he thinks she is beautiful.

3. What is in a letter from Brenda's father?
(a) Her father wrote her first not to pay attention to her mother's letter.
(b) Her father says that her mother is crazy.
(c) Her father says she had better not be pregnant.
(d) Her father orders her to come home.

4. What is the small boy who was outside growling at the lions asking for when he says he wants to see heart books?
(a) He does not want paperback books.
(b) He wants to look at picture books of art.
(c) He wants to learn about his father's medical condition.
(d) He wants books of Valentines.

5. When Neil says the Patimkins do not live over their store, what does Aunt Gladys say?
(a) That they sound like very sensible people.
(b) That she was not ashamed when she used to live over their store.
(c) That they will be sorry when the economy goes bad.
(d) That they should realize how much money they waste.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ron doing when Neil arrives?

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

3. What is on the record Ron suggests Neil listen to?

4. Who arrives at the pool and meets Neil?

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

(see the answer key)

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