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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What activity of Mr. Patimkin often interferes with Neil's and Brenda's love making?
(a) His late night sports games on TV.
(b) His irregular schedule at the store in Newark.
(c) His frequent visitors to his game room.
(d) His habit of getting up in the middle of the night for a drink.

2. What does Neil see in the hall of the Patimkin house?
(a) Louis IV chairs.
(b) Family photos.
(c) Hunting trophies.
(d) Brenda's blue ribbons.

3. Where are the Patimkin's going while Neil babysits?
(a) To attend a lecture.
(b) To take Ron to the airport.
(c) To the Museum of Modern Art.
(d) To a reception for the mayor of New York.

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

5. What shows Neil's eagerness to see Brenda?
(a) He keeps looking at his watch.
(b) He changes his clothes seven times.
(c) He arrives early in Short Hills.
(d) He reads up on the lives of the rich and famous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What antic does Neil perform at the pool?

2. What biased reaction does the head librarian have about the boy's wanting to look at art?

3. How does the reader know that Ron is a bit of a slob?

4. When Neil says the Patimkins do not live over their store, what does Aunt Gladys say?

5. Why does Brenda chase Julie upstairs?

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