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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, From the Subway to the Synagogue, p. 30 - 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author didn't associate his school years with learning, what did he associate them with?
(a) Proving the teachers wrong.
(b) Chasing the girls in the school yard.
(c) Building good character.
(d) Avoiding the bullies who tortured him daily.

2. What did the author always have in his hands when he was waiting fort the girl by the junkyard?
(a) His little red books.
(b) His prayer book.
(c) His baseball mitt.
(d) His lucky penny.

3. What was the author's favorite school experience?
(a) His weekly visits with the speech pathologist.
(b) Walking past the girls' bathroom.
(c) Visiting the assembly hall.
(d) Saying the pledge of allegiance daily.

4. What was the author's favorite school experience?
(a) Visiting the assembly hall.
(b) His weekly visits with the speech pathologist.
(c) Walking past the girls' bathroom.
(d) Saying the pledge of allegiance.

5. What can the author see in every ground floor kitchen window?
(a) Containers of milk and fresh poppy seed rolls.
(b) Pies cooling for dessert.
(c) Lemonade and jam.
(d) Jars of beans and fresh herbs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname did the author's father give him?

2. What belief about Jews did the author grow up with?

3. Who did the author's father meet?

4. Where did the author think he lived as a child?

5. Did the author feel he could openly discuss his feelings about God?

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