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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first time Neil phones Brenda, why does she not come to the phone?
(a) She is out dining at the club.
(b) She is taking a bubble bath.
(c) Her mother does not call her to the phone.
(d) She doesn't want to talk to him.

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

3. What is Brenda looking for in the room?
(a) The keys to her father's safe.
(b) Her high school yearbook.
(c) Costumes for a masked ball.
(d) Three one hundred dollar bills her father hid there for her.

4. What is the area like in Short Hills?
(a) big houses people use only for the summer.
(b) Rows of highrise condos.
(c) Mansions with valet service.
(d) Large houses with green lawns and water sprinklers.

5. What disruption takes place when Ron needs to leave?
(a) There comes a brief shower and everyone has to take cover.
(b) Mrs. Patimkin and Carlotta come out with coffee.
(c) A Chrysler and Neil's Plymouth need to be moved so Ron can get his Volkswagen out of the drive.
(d) Julie and Mr. Patimkin get into an arguement on the tennis court.

Short Answer Questions

1. What request does Brenda make of Neil in the store room?

2. What does Ron ask Neil if he would like to listen to?

3. How is Brenda dressed for dinner?

4. What do Aunt Gladys and Mrs. Patimkin have in common that is different from Neil?

5. When the family goes outside, what are Mr. Patimkin and his 10-year-old daughter Julie doing?

(see the answer key)

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