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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cots were there in the Roberto Clemente Shelter in the Bronx when Maurice's family stayed there?
(a) 600.
(b) 400.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 200.

2. What did Laura give to Maurice so that his family members would not steal the stuff she gave him?
(a) A foot locker.
(b) A fireproof safe.
(c) A suitcase.
(d) A backpack.

3. For what infamous street gang was Morris a stick-up man?
(a) The Chicanos.
(b) The Tomahawks.
(c) The Crips.
(d) The Bloods.

4. Who is Maurice's uncle that gave him a little Hess truck?
(a) Nice.
(b) Juice.
(c) Dark.
(d) Lefty.

5. How many children did Maria Giuseppe Benedetto have when her husband was drafted into the Italian army?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children died in the fire at Brooklyn Arms in 1986?

2. How did Maurice's aunt die, with whom his family had moved after he was born?

3. What was the name of the apartment building where Laura lived when she met Maurice?

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

5. What is the name of the notoriously dangerous east-Brooklyn neighborhood where Morris lived?

(see the answer key)

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