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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Block and Beyond, p. 109 - 131.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name the author made up for Mrs. Solovey?
(a) Elizaveta.
(b) Liz.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Beth.

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

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

4. Why did the author daydream of Mrs. Solovey?
(a) He couldn't get past the scar on her face.
(b) She hypnotized him.
(c) She had a mysterious life.
(d) He secretly loved her.

5. What language does the author share with Mrs. Solovey?
(a) Polish.
(b) French.
(c) Russian.
(d) Hebrew.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author needed something urgent at the end of the chapter, The Block and Beyond, Pages 109-131. What did he need?

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

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

4. What political way of thinking did the author's parents practice?

5. Who did the author say it was good to be back among?

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