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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 did the author always have in his hands when he was waiting fort the girl by the junkyard?
(a) His baseball mitt.
(b) His little red books.
(c) His prayer book.
(d) His lucky penny.

2. How did the author feel when he walked into his synagogue?
(a) Alien.
(b) At home.
(c) Sad.
(d) Numb.

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

4. Where did the author run away from his father?
(a) The Abraham and Straus Store.
(b) Atlantic Avenue.
(c) Grand Army Plaza.
(d) Prospect Park.

5. Who was Mrs. B said to have physical relations with?
(a) The English teacher.
(b) The physical education teacher.
(c) The math teacher.
(d) The principal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feelings does the author experience when he gets off the train?

2. What did the children buy from the Syrian vendors?

3. What is the name and nickname of the third street the author mentions in Part 1, pages 30-47?

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

5. What kind of dresses did Mrs. B wear?

(see the answer key)

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