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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Maurice when Laura first encountered him begging?
(a) West 67th Street.
(b) Hanover Street.
(c) 56th Street and Broadway.
(d) 39th Street and Fifth Avenue.

2. How tall is Grandmother Rose described as being?
(a) 4'9".
(b) 5'2".
(c) 4'11".
(d) 5'6".

3. How old is the boy that is described in Brooklyn in the book's Introduction?
(a) 9.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 3.

4. Which of Maurice's uncles survived 9/11 because he was late to work?
(a) Uncle Juice.
(b) Uncle Limp.
(c) Uncle Dark.
(d) Uncle Nice.

5. On what day was Laura to meet Maurice to collect his permission slip for the Mets game in Chapter 6?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Saturday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Darcella's older sister that she moved in with when he was born?

2. What was the name of Nunziato Carino's father?

3. What is the name of the welfare hotel where Maurice lived when he met Laura?

4. What does the author say the cops would give to Darcella in exchange for her ratting out drug dealers in Chapter 7?

5. What is the name of Laura's father?

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