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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 - 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What New York Mayor pledged to clean up the Brooklyn Arms in 1986?
(a) Jack Spence.
(b) Ed Koch.
(c) Rudy Gulliani.
(d) Michael Bloomberg.

2. How much money did Maurice ask to borrow from Laura before Christmas in Chapter 16?
(a) $500.
(b) $300.
(c) $100.
(d) $400.

3. Who ends up signing Maurice's permission slip to go to the ball game in Chapter 7?
(a) Uncle Dark.
(b) Uncle Limp.
(c) Darcella.
(d) Rose.

4. How tall is Morris said to be in Chapter 2?
(a) 5'9".
(b) 5'2".
(c) 6'1".
(d) 5'8".

5. Where is the Prince George welfare hotel located in Manhattan?
(a) West 12th Street.
(b) 145th Street and Broadway.
(c) East 36th Street.
(d) West 28th Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Laura's biggest prize account she managed to secure in ad sales for USA Today?

2. Who is Maurice's uncle that gave him a little Hess truck?

3. How old is the boy that is described in Brooklyn in the book's Introduction?

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

5. Why does Laura say she uses the name "Kevin" in reference to her ex-husband in Chapter 12?

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