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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Block and Beyond, p. 77 - 109.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What smells reminded the author of the Brooklyn Bridge?
(a) Urine, sweat and oil.
(b) Tar, ground coffee and soap.
(c) Ground coffee, spices and paint.
(d) Bleach, ground coffee and spices,

2. What is the name and nickname of the third street the author mentions in Part 1, pages 30-47?
(a) Broadview Avenue, the lonely street.
(b) Chester Street, the way home.
(c) Hampton Street, the playground.
(d) Roosevelt Avenue, the wealthy street.

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

4. To the author's mother, what was the gateway to romance?
(a) Religion.
(b) Status.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Riches.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the author believe the neighborhood madwoman stood on their stoop so long?

2. What let the author know how he felt after he read his prayer book?

3. What was the author's favorite delight in all seasons?

4. When was the Sabbath extra special for the author?

5. What would the author skip pages of his favorite book to read?

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