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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 3).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which senator does Peralta begin the book with a quote from?
(a) Senator Mitt Romney.
(b) Senator Jeff Sessions.
(c) Senator Hillary Clinton.
(d) Senator Nancy Pelosi.

2. What book does Jeff buy for Peralta for his tenth birthday?
(a) The Unabridged Shakespeare.
(b) Marshall Landry.
(c) The Complete Sherlock Holmes.
(d) The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe.

3. Who does Peralta meet at an arts program who takes Peralta and Yando under his wing?
(a) Martin.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Robert.
(d) Jose.

4. Where does someone encourage Peralta to apply for high school?
(a) Padilla Prep.
(b) Collegiate.
(c) Assumption Prep.
(d) Rohandry.

5. Who is married to Peralta's Tia Mercedes?
(a) Carlos.
(b) Roberto.
(c) Jose.
(d) Ricky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only one in Peralta's family eligible for federal assistance?

2. What does Peralta most like to do as a child?

3. What sport does Peralta like to watch with his father as a child?

4. What illness does Peralta get while living in the shelter?

5. Which train does Peralta take to see his aunts in the Bronx?

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