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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. Why did the author keep going back to the barber shop?
(a) To hear the latest political discussions.
(b) To look at two pictures from the first world war.
(c) To take lessons from the barber.
(d) To read the newspapers from New York.

2. At what age are Jewish boys "confirmed?"
(a) Twelve.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Eighteen.

3. What feelings does the author experience when he gets off the train?
(a) Rage, dread and unexpected tenderness.
(b) Fear, loathing, and disgust.
(c) No feelings at all.
(d) Hope, lightheartedness and joy.

4. Why did the author run?
(a) To escape the junkyard dogs.
(b) To train for handball.
(c) To escape his block.
(d) To be the first to play follow the leader.

5. What did the author do every time he walked into the civics teachers classroom?
(a) Looked for his name on the blue chart.
(b) Made sure there wasn't "pop quiz" written on the board.
(c) Made a bee-line for his seat.
(d) Looked for the girl with the red hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the author describe the Episcopalian church in the neighborhood?

2. How did the author try to show his parents he loved them?

3. What political way of thinking did the author's parents practice?

4. Who did the author call "The Chicken Lady?"

5. How did the author secretly think of the synagogue?

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