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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the spring of 1964, who does Jim describe as a saint?
(a) His mom.
(b) An old man named Bill.
(c) Himself.
(d) Father Kenny.

2. What does Jim say Melody looks like?
(a) A model.
(b) A bad dream.
(c) An antique doll.
(d) A movie star.

3. What is Jim required to do at school once a month?
(a) Go to confession.
(b) Give an oral report.
(c) Volunteer work.
(d) Meet with the principal.

4. What do Jim and his friends have to buy at the all-night deli for their morning sandwiches?
(a) Bacon.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Bread.
(d) Baloney.

5. What does Jim wear to gym class at the park to feel less self-conscious?
(a) A baseball cap.
(b) Blue jeans.
(c) Sunglasses.
(d) A sweat shirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jim see by surprise on the "most crowded corner in the Bronx"?

2. What specialty does Jim say crooks on the Lower East Side have in common?

3. Why do Jim and his friends laugh during the giant fire on Second Ave.?

4. What does Melody say about marijuana users?

5. What substance does Jim try that he thinks is non-addictive?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pedro stay home from the basketball game?

2. What behavior puzzles Jim about his rich classmates?

3. How does Jim manage to hide his report card from his parents?

4. Why does Jim feel uneasy walking through Harlem with his friends?

5. Why does Jim think Melody, his blind date, is strange?

6. What event makes Jim wonder where his life is heading?

7. How do both teams win the summer league championship game?

8. Why does Jim predict a gang war soon?

9. Describe Jim's behavior after he smokes a joint with the old Army vet.

10. How are the passersby responding to Freddie C., who is exposing himself, in the Bronx?

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