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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the boy not want to check out the Gauguin book after Neil promises to help him?
(a) He fears he might lose it and he cannot pay to replace it.
(b) He doesn't want the other boys to see what he is reading.
(c) He thinks it's too heavy to carry to his house.
(d) He fears it will get damaged in his house.

2. What do Aunt Gladys and Mrs. Patimkin have in common that is different from Neil?
(a) The women are not patriotic but Neil is.
(b) The women are very class and money conscious but Neil is not.
(c) The women are not religious but Neil is.
(d) The women know their family roots but Neil does not.

3. How does Neil react to Brenda's invitation to spend a week at her house?
(a) He says he'll have to check with his Aunt Gladys.
(b) He agrees eagerly and takes his vacation time.
(c) He hesitates because of Mrs. Patimkin.
(d) He is shocked that she would suggest such a thing.

4. What does Brenda allow Neil to do as they play in the pool?
(a) Hold her close under the water.
(b) Put suntan lotion on her body.
(c) Kiss her feet.
(d) Touch her breasts.

5. Why is Neil going to the Patimkin's house that evening?
(a) They have asked him to babysit Julie while they all go out.
(b) He is going to park down the street and follow Brenda when she leaves the house.
(c) He is going to talk with Mr. Patimkin about working in his store.
(d) He is going with them to the opera.

6. Who is playing tennis with Brenda when Neill walks up?
(a) Brenda is playing with her father.
(b) Brenda is playing with her brother, Ron.
(c) He finds Brenda playing against Laura Simpson Stolowitch.
(d) He finds her playing with her tennis coach.

7. Why does Neil tell Aunt Gladys he is going to the Patimkin's house for a week?
(a) He says that he wants to give Aunt Gladys a vacation from him for a week.
(b) He says he is expecting to propose to Brenda.
(c) He says he hope Mr. Patimkin will help him get ahead in the world.
(d) Neil says he is just taking a vacation, because he deserves one.

8. Who arrives at the pool and meets Neil?
(a) Several of Brenda's sorority sisters.
(b) Brenda's mother.
(c) Brenda's ex-boyfriend.
(d) Brenda's brother, Ron.

9. 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 does not notice Brenda's crooked teeth.
(c) Neil thinks she looks like Elizabeth Taylor.
(d) Neil cannot stop looking at her knees.

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

11. How is Brenda a bit ambivalent about Neill's coming to her house?
(a) She says she doesn't have much time but he can come for fifteen minutes.
(b) She hesitates but finally says he can come.
(c) She yawns but agrees he can come.
(d) She says that she is playing tennis tonight and will be sweaty afterwards, but he can come.

12. What antic does Neil perform at the pool?
(a) He hides Brenda's glasses.
(b) Neil dives in and surfaces like a dolphin beside Brenda, sliding her legs on his.
(c) He swims thirty laps without stopping.
(d) He does handstands on the diving board.

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

14. What does Neil take out of the refrigerator in the basement?
(a) Beer.
(b) Cherries.
(c) Chocolates.
(d) Sodas.

15. Ironically, where is Mr. Patimkin's store that makes all the money for the family to live in Short Hills?
(a) In the Bronx.
(b) In Brooklyn.
(c) The African-American section of Newark.
(d) On the waterfront.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Neill finally stops at Brenda's house, where does he find her?

2. How does Brenda feel about her mother?

3. When does Neil call Brenda for the second time?

4. What invitation does Brenda extend to Neil?

5. How does Ron show off his athletic ability?

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