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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 did the author feel the only time his favorite food could be eaten in "good conscience"?
(a) On his way home from school.
(b) Saturday night.
(c) Friday night.
(d) After he finished playing stickball.

2. When the author discovers a new development in a familiar part of town, he had a particular feeling toward seeing the development. What was the feeling he had?
(a) Fear.
(b) Anger.
(c) Joy.
(d) Dismay.

3. Why did the author believe the neighborhood madwoman stood on their stoop so long?
(a) Because the only person she could relate with was his mother.
(b) Because she would forget where to go after his house.
(c) Because she knew she would get more to put in her cart the longer she stayed.
(d) Because she knew he liked to watch her.

4. What did the Jews of Brownsville think of someone "going their own way" or not following tradition?
(a) It was unthinkable.
(b) It wasn't done.
(c) It was radical.
(d) It was courageous.

5. What nickname did the author's father give him?
(a) Heshie.
(b) Lazer.
(c) Yankel.
(d) Kaddish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the second road the author mentions?

2. Why did the author listen to the singers?

3. How did the author feel about being confirmed?

4. What did the author's mother do out of loneliness every evening?

5. What did the Jewish vendors sell roasted potatoes, baked apples and knishes from?

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