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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Block and Beyond, p. 109 - 131.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the author read books, he yearned for something. What did he yearn for?
(a) Someone he could bully around.
(b) Someone to walk to school with.
(c) Someone to run with at night.
(d) Someone to be his true friend.

2. Who did the author call "The Chicken Lady?"
(a) Mrs. Baruch.
(b) Mrs. Rosenthal.
(c) Mrs. Klein.
(d) Mrs. Deutscher.

3. The author's childhood school is still standing in the neighborhood, how does the school feel to the author?
(a) Like home.
(b) Like a castle.
(c) Cold and damp.
(d) Like a hospital.

4. Why did the author daydream of Mrs. Solovey?
(a) She hypnotized him.
(b) He secretly loved her.
(c) He couldn't get past the scar on her face.
(d) She had a mysterious life.

5. When the narrative begins, how many years has it been since the author left to live in "the city?"
(a) Ten Years.
(b) Thirteen Years.
(c) Five Years.
(d) Three Years.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author preferred the movie house over the synagogue, why did he favor the movie house?

2. What memory is most strong for the author as he walks down Chester Street?

3. What is seltzer to the poor Jews?

4. What was the author listening to when he last saw his childhood kitchen?

5. When was the author's "great moment" of the Sabbath?

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