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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What biased reaction does the head librarian have about the boy's wanting to look at art?
(a) That an African-American boy could not possibly have an interest in fine art.
(b) That the boy is sneaking around to find where the money is.
(c) That the boy is uneducated and has no business in a library.
(d) That he either wants to steal the books or to look at nude pictures and touch himself inappropriately.

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

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

4. What shows that Neill is not a part of Brenda's social set?
(a) He says they can go out Dutch treat.
(b) He asks if she would like to go to McDonald's.
(c) He asks her how he should dress.
(d) He says he will be driving a Plymouth.

5. How does Neil evaluate Mr. Patimkin's intelligence?
(a) He is a near genius.
(b) He is just average.
(c) He is just a shade above stupid.
(d) He is not too smart.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the pool, what juvenile prank does Neil attempt?

3. While the dinner conversation is going on, what is Brenda doing?

4. What is the small boy who was outside growling at the lions asking for when he says he wants to see heart books?

5. Why does Brenda chastise Neil after he returns home and calls her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Besides his week at Brenda's house, what else does Neil have to look forward to?

2. What does Brenda do that suggests she is very infatuated with Neil?

3. Contrast Aunt Gladys and Mrs. Patimkin from the conversation Gladys and Neil have about the Patimkin house.

4. Explain the social and economic difference between Brenda and Neil.

5. How is Julie's character further defined in the play room that evening?

6. How does the reader know that Neil is restless and bored babysitting Julie?

7. How does Neil feel sitting at the table with the Patimkin family?

8. What is the image the reader gets of Ron as he joins Neil and Brenda at the pool?

9. What evidence is there that Brenda is driven by appearances?

10. How has the relationship developed between Neil and Brenda?

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