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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. 1 - 30..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During his childhood subway train rides to "the city," what told the author that he was on his last leg home?
(a) The east and west side express lane junctions.
(b) The East River.
(c) The Borough Hall Station.
(d) The Brooklyn-Clark Station.

2. Who was Mrs. B said to have physical relations with?
(a) The English teacher.
(b) The physical education teacher.
(c) The principal.
(d) The math teacher.

3. What did the author always have in his hands when he was waiting fort the girl by the junkyard?
(a) His prayer book.
(b) His lucky penny.
(c) His baseball mitt.
(d) His little red books.

4. What instrument did the author play as a child?
(a) The trumpet.
(b) The clarinet.
(c) The piano.
(d) The violin.

5. The author didn't associate his school years with learning, what did he associate them with?
(a) Chasing the girls in the school yard.
(b) Avoiding the bullies who tortured him daily.
(c) Building good character.
(d) Proving the teachers wrong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical trait was the author most embarrassed by during his early school years?

2. Who inspired the teaching style and curriculum of the author's civics teacher?

3. Where was city land all around Brownsville? What were those pieces of land used for?

4. What was the author's favorite school experience?

5. What was the author's favorite school experience?

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