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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. The author likened his parents and himself to something rather simple. What did he liken them to?
(a) A fence post.
(b) A soup pot.
(c) Kindling.
(d) A ladle.

2. What did the author's family regularly do after their Friday night discussions?
(a) Go for a walk around the neighborhood.
(b) Listen to music.
(c) Play conasta.
(d) Read the newspaper.

3. What was the first restaurant the author ever sat in?
(a) The "Coffee Pot."
(b) "Elliott's Deli."
(c) "Adina's Cafe."
(d) "The Corner Bakery."

4. Who is it the author always sees first when he enters Brownsville?
(a) The subway guard.
(b) The Negroes.
(c) The children.
(d) The old women.

5. What street was the author's house on?
(a) Chester Street.
(b) Pitkin Street.
(c) Broadview Ave.
(d) Rockaway Ave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is seltzer to the poor Jews?

2. What still lines Belmont Avenue that was there during the author's childhood?

3. What were the author's lasting feelings about his school years?

4. What could you see someone doing into the late hours of dusk in Brownsville?

5. Where did the author first head when playing follow the leader?

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