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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, From the Subway to the Synagogue, p. 30 - 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the narrative begins, how many years has it been since the author left to live in "the city?"
(a) Thirteen Years.
(b) Ten Years.
(c) Five Years.
(d) Three Years.

2. Where did the civics teacher stand during the tests he gave?
(a) At the back of the classroom.
(b) In the middle of the classroom.
(c) Behind his desk.
(d) Outside the door.

3. What did the team receive if they won the competition between the "Army Navy" tests the civics teacher gave?
(a) An automatic passing grade on a test.
(b) A free pass to the bathroom.
(c) A blue star.
(d) A gold star.

4. What can the author see in every ground floor kitchen window?
(a) Jars of beans and fresh herbs.
(b) Lemonade and jam.
(c) Containers of milk and fresh poppy seed rolls.
(d) Pies cooling for dessert.

5. Who did the author feel could intercede with God for him?
(a) His father.
(b) The Biblical Deborah.
(c) His Rabbi.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the author step off the train when he first enters Brownsville?

2. What is seltzer to the poor Jews?

3. How did the author feel about his Hebrew classes?

4. What did the author always have in his hands when he was waiting fort the girl by the junkyard?

5. When did the author feel the only time his favorite food could be eaten in "good conscience"?

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