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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Neil think that shows he is infatuated with Brenda?
(a) Neil thinks she has two wet triangles on the back of her white polo shirt where wings would have been if she had been an angel.
(b) Neil cannot stop looking at her knees.
(c) Neil does not notice Brenda's crooked teeth.
(d) Neil thinks she looks like Elizabeth Taylor.

3. How is dinner different at the Patimkin's house from the dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) The Patimkins all dress for dinner.
(b) The Patimkins order in the dinner.
(c) Aunt Gladys' dinner is more formal.
(d) The dinner is served by the maid, Carlotta.

4. What is a typical dinner at Aunt Gladys' house?
(a) Pot roast, gravy, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots, and rye bread.
(b) Matzos soup, leg of lamb, and mixed vegetables.
(c) Kosher chicken, tossed salad, and dessert.
(d) Bagels, cream cheese, and lox.

5. What does Neil explain to the boy?
(a) That he needs a library card to look at the books.
(b) That the head librarian would be leaving in a few minutes.
(c) That he should have his mother come with him to the library.
(d) That the Gauguin paintings were done in Tahiti.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Mrs. Patimkin reinvented herself?

2. What is Neil's impression of Brenda as she plays tennis?

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

4. What complaint does Mr. Patimkin make to Neil?

5. What activity of Mr. Patimkin often interferes with Neil's and Brenda's love making?

(see the answer key)

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