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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer: The Way to Highland Park, p. 135 - 176.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the author played handball, was it for fun?
(a) Yes.
(b) When he practiced, it was for fun. When he played, it was for money.
(c) He felt it was fun because he felt like he could escape when he played.
(d) No.

3. Did the author feel he could openly discuss his feelings about God?
(a) He only felt he could express them to his parents.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) He felt he could only discuss them with his friends from school.

4. What kind of look did New York City have during the summer nights?
(a) An ethereal look.
(b) A mysterious look.
(c) A coarse look.
(d) An unstitched look.

5. What was Mr. Solovey's jacket always covered with?
(a) Cigarette ash.
(b) Hair.
(c) Dandruff.
(d) Face powder.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age are Jewish boys "confirmed?"

2. What did the team receive if they won the competition between the "Army Navy" tests the civics teacher gave?

3. What book was the author always reading on his job?

4. How did the author feel about being confirmed?

5. Where did Mrs. Solovey grow up?

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