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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maxie say it's better to have enemies you already know?
(a) The Police Commissioner knows who they are.
(b) They aren't as mean as some people.
(c) You already have their addresses.
(d) It's easier to guess what they'll do.

2. How long has Morris the Florist been in business at the opening of the pushcart war?
(a) Fourteen years.
(b) Four months.
(c) Forty-three years.
(d) Fourteen days.

3. Who does Maxie say has the record for the most hits?
(a) General Anna.
(b) Frank the Flower.
(c) Mr. Jerusalem.
(d) Harry the Hot Dog.

4. What does Maxie tell the Police Commissioner he meant by the notation "By Hand" beside Anna's name?
(a) That Anna expected to be greeted with a wave.
(b) That Anna had caused her flats by hand.
(c) That Anna requires that he use only hand tools.
(d) That Anna was to serve up lunch by hand.

5. What is one theory about how Frank could have caused all the flats?
(a) He had a car .
(b) He was a very good shot.
(c) He could run very fast.
(d) He had a helicopter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Eddie and Maxie drinking after the card game?

2. What do the Posey's use as weapons in their attempt to keep the Pea Tack Squad out?

3. What does Wenda Gambling have to eat on the night after she gets stuck behind the truck?

4. What does the mayor and city council eventually decide as a way of trying to stop the pea shooters?

5. Where do the pushcart vendors meet to discuss the situation?

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