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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. What physical trait was the author most embarrassed by during his early school years?
(a) His birthmark.
(b) His stammer.
(c) His religion.
(d) His limp.

2. Where does the author step off the train when he first enters Brownsville?
(a) 35th Street.
(b) Broadview Avenue.
(c) Rockaway Avenue.
(d) Main Street.

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

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

5. When did the author feel the only time his favorite food could be eaten in "good conscience"?
(a) On his way home from school.
(b) Saturday night.
(c) After he finished playing stickball.
(d) Friday night.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Mrs. B said to have physical relations with?

3. What did the street always smell faintly of?

4. What belief about Jews did the author grow up with?

5. Who did the author's father meet?

(see the answer key)

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