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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's mother was a hard worker but there was something she couldn't do. What was that one thing?
(a) Read English.
(b) Do basic math.
(c) Read at all.
(d) Work the victrola.

2. Was the author good at handball?
(a) The book doesn't clarify.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) He was the best in the neighborhood.

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

4. Why did the author believe the neighborhood madwoman stood on their stoop so long?
(a) Because she knew she would get more to put in her cart the longer she stayed.
(b) Because the only person she could relate with was his mother.
(c) Because she knew he liked to watch her.
(d) Because she would forget where to go after his house.

5. Where does the author believe only truly free people are from?
(a) Poland.
(b) Russia.
(c) England.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did the civics teacher come from?

2. What was the first restaurant the author ever sat in?

3. Why did the author daydream of Mrs. Solovey?

4. What did the children buy from the Syrian vendors?

5. What happened to Mr. Solovey's business?

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