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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. How did the author's parents feel of his generation?
(a) They were too frivolous.
(b) They were foolish.
(c) They were free.
(d) They were careless.

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

3. What did the author's family regularly do after their Friday night discussions?
(a) Listen to music.
(b) Read the newspaper.
(c) Go for a walk around the neighborhood.
(d) Play conasta.

4. The author likened his parents and himself to something rather simple. What did he liken them to?
(a) A soup pot.
(b) A ladle.
(c) Kindling.
(d) A fence post.

5. What nickname does the author give the second street?
(a) The "show street."
(b) The "sweet street."
(c) The "slow street."
(d) The "short street."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who could the author hear crying in the streets at night as a child?

2. What was the name the author made up for Mrs. Solovey?

3. Who were the author's friends?

4. What did the big Italians sell and during what time?

5. What drove the author's mother to work so hard?

(see the answer key)

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