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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Brenda chase Julie upstairs?
(a) Julie is tape recording the argument.
(b) Julie is making faces at her.
(c) Julie pinches Brenda.
(d) Julie tattles that Brenda is crying.

2. When Neil wants to phone Brenda in Short Hills, New Jersey, where does he find the Short Hills phone directory?
(a) Out in the garage.
(b) Under a laundry basket.
(c) Holding up Anut Gladys' dresser.
(d) At the next door neighbor's house.

3. What is Neil's impression of Brenda as she plays tennis?
(a) Neil thinks Brenda plays tennis with beauty and grace.
(b) Neil thinks she looks masculine while playing tennis.
(c) Neil thinks her tennis outfit is very expensive.
(d) Neil wonders why she sweats so much.

4. What is the rule when Mr. Patimkin invites Neil to play basketball with him and Julie?
(a) When Julie has the ball, Mr. Patimkin is on her team.
(b) Everyone must play hard to win.
(c) Neil must remove his shirt.
(d) Julie must win the game.

5. What Patimkin family business does Julie tattle to Neil about?
(a) Ron has joined the army and is leaving soon.
(b) Mrs. Patimkin is planning a huge wedding anniversary party.
(c) Mr. Patimkin is seeing his secretary after work.
(d) Harriet is coming and there will be a quick wedding at the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Neil enter St. Patrick's cathedral?

2. What does Neil notice about the street names in Short Hills?

3. What indicates that Brenda and her family are concerned with status and appearance?

4. What is so disturbing to Mrs. Patimkin?

5. What excuse does Brenda make for her mother's behavior?

(see the answer key)

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