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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Block and Beyond, p. 109 - 131.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the author's "great moment" of the Sabbath?
(a) When his father came home.
(b) When the prayers were being said.
(c) When it was over.
(d) When his mother placed the challah on the table.

2. What was the author's favorite delight in all seasons?
(a) Popcorn from the Coney Island dives.
(b) Roasted apples from the Jewish vendor.
(c) Food from the delicatessen.
(d) Caramels from the candy store.

3. What language was commonly used in the author's neighborhood?
(a) Hebrew.
(b) Polish.
(c) Russian.
(d) Yiddish.

4. The author preferred the movie house over the synagogue, why did he favor the movie house?
(a) He could escape his parents there.
(b) It was cool there during the summer, it was the only place that stayed cool.
(c) They sold popcorn and other wonderful treats.
(d) There was nothing there to remind him of Brownsville.

5. When did the author feel the only time his favorite food could be eaten in "good conscience"?
(a) Friday night.
(b) Saturday night.
(c) After he finished playing stickball.
(d) On his way home from school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Something frightening happened to the author when we went to get coal one winter day -- what was it?

2. How did the Jews greet the Sabbath?

3. What happened to Mr. Solovey's business?

4. What did the author's mother do out of loneliness every evening?

5. Where does the author believe only truly free people are from?

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