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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Neil explain to the boy?
(a) That the Gauguin paintings were done in Tahiti.
(b) That the head librarian would be leaving in a few minutes.
(c) That he needs a library card to look at the books.
(d) That he should have his mother come with him to the library.

2. What does Aunt Gladys say she and Max were able to do because they lived over their store?
(a) Get to work on time.
(b) Put Neil's cousin Susan through college.
(c) Be their own security guards.
(d) Invest in the stock market.

3. What are some of the things they do together that summer?
(a) Drive into the mountains, go out to eat, watch Ron play basketball.
(b) Play ping pong, visit museums, take long walks in Central Park.
(c) Go to Coney Island, drive to Atlantic City, visit Brenda's relatives.
(d) Go to motels, see plays in New York, read books.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main difference between Neil and Brenda?

2. What is a reminder of the Patimkin family's past life in Newark?

3. What does Neil do from his desk on the main floor?

4. When Neil wants to phone Brenda in Short Hills, New Jersey, where does he find the Short Hills phone directory?

5. What Characteristic of Mrs. Patimkin gives evidence of her more humble beginnings?

(see the answer key)

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