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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jim ask his mom for that makes her angry?
(a) New clothes.
(b) $5.
(c) To make him dinner.
(d) Tickets to a baseball game.

2. Who stands up for Pedro about the teasing from Herbie about his parents?
(a) Tony.
(b) Pedro's big brother.
(c) Pedro's parents.
(d) Jim.

3. Who gets beat in the winter of 1964 for cheating on a religion quiz?
(a) Vinnie.
(b) Jim.
(c) Ronnie.
(d) Mikey Benavisti.

4. Why do Jim and his friends laugh during the giant fire on Second Ave.?
(a) They are telling jokes about the basketball coach.
(b) There is a clown running down the street.
(c) Jim has just tripped.
(d) The pizza man is on his knees begging the firefighters not to break his windows.

5. What specialty does Jim say crooks on the Lower East Side have in common?
(a) Being sneaky.
(b) Shoplifting.
(c) Breaking into cars.
(d) Snatching handbags off ladies.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the spring of 1964, who does Jim describe as a saint?

2. What does Jim's mother say when he calls her from Tom Miggrello's party?

3. Where do Jim and his friends tell Danny's mom they got the basketballs they bring home?

4. How does the school nurse solve most ailments, according to Jim?

5. Who finds Jim's nickel bag of marijuana?

(see the answer key)

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