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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, From the Subway to the Synagogue, p. 30 - 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What belief about Jews did the author grow up with?
(a) That they were destined to be propertyless workers.
(b) That they were destined to be leaders of the country.
(c) That they were destined to be bankers.
(d) That they were destined to marry only out of duty.

2. What did the women of Brownsville force their children to do?
(a) Beat rugs on the stoop.
(b) Eat.
(c) Stay outside until dinner was ready.
(d) Shop for dinner.

3. What was all work measured by in the author's childhood home?
(a) The look on mother's face when she saw the job.
(b) The approval of peers.
(c) The length of a job.
(d) The perfect skill with which it was completed.

4. How did the author feel about being confirmed?
(a) He did it for the gifts.
(b) He did it for his mother and out of tradition.
(c) He was positive it was what he wanted to do.
(d) He did it out of peer pressure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrative begins, how many years has it been since the author left to live in "the city?"

2. What still lines Belmont Avenue that was there during the author's childhood?

3. What did the author spend his school days staring at in fear and anxiety?

4. What can the author see in every ground floor kitchen window?

5. What country did the civics teacher come from?

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