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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Neil ask Mrs. Patimkin if she has read?
(a) He asks if she has read Origin of Species.
(b) He asks if she has read the latest Life Magazine.
(c) He asks if she had read any of philosopher Martin Buber's work.
(d) He asks if she has read Karl Marx.

2. What is Ron doing when Neil arrives?
(a) Talking to some pretty female customers.
(b) Teaching ghetto kids to play basketball.
(c) Sitting in the office making calls.
(d) Supervising the unloading of some new porcelin sinks.

3. What is the main topic of conversation when the family does speak?
(a) Money.
(b) Politics.
(c) Sports.
(d) Social engagements.

4. What does Neil think about as he drives into the area of the business?
(a) He wonders if Brenda ever worked there.
(b) He wonders if Uncle Max is in the area.
(c) He wonders if the Patimkins tell their friends where the business is.
(d) Neil wonders if he will see the kid from the library.

5. What does Neil want to discuss with Brenda?
(a) He wants to borrow money for a new suit.
(b) He wants her to get a diaphragm.
(c) He wants her to elope with him the night of Ron's wedding.
(d) He wants to know if she would consider marrying him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Neil say he lives with his aunt and uncle?

2. How is Brenda dressed for dinner?

3. What does Mrs. Patimkin ask Neil if he wants to join?

4. Why does Neil think Harriet is a perfect match for Ron?

5. What comment does Neil make to Brenda about her mother.

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