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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 country did the civics teacher come from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Poland.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

2. What kind of dresses did Mrs. B wear?
(a) Plain, old fashioned dressses.
(b) Ankle length flowery dresses.
(c) Billowing chiffon dresses.
(d) Stiff Nun's habits.

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

4. What was the author's favorite delight in all seasons?
(a) Food from the delicatessen.
(b) Popcorn from the Coney Island dives.
(c) Caramels from the candy store.
(d) Roasted apples from the Jewish vendor.

5. Where did the author think he lived as a child?
(a) The place most suited to his family.
(b) The most lonely place in the world.
(c) The end of the world.
(d) The best place a child could grow up.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the author feel about being confirmed?

2. Who did the author's father meet?

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

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

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

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