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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Laura's doorman that greeted Maurice on his first visit to Laura's apartment in Chapter 6?
(a) Kevin.
(b) Charles.
(c) James.
(d) Steve.

2. What did Michael name his 36-foot Grand Banks trawler?
(a) Huntington Station.
(b) Paddington Station.
(c) The Parisian.
(d) The Laura.

3. What did Maurice order for dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe in Chapter 5?
(a) A hamburger and French fries.
(b) Spaghetti and meatballs.
(c) Steak with mashed potatoes.
(d) Roasted chicken with pasta.

4. How did Maurice's aunt die, with whom his family had moved after he was born?
(a) She was killed in a car accident.
(b) She drowned.
(c) She died of cancer.
(d) She burned to death.

5. How many siblings does Laura have?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Maurice when his family moved to the Brooklyn Arms welfare hotel?

2. Where did Maurice go to shower at the YMCA when he was homeless?

3. How many children did Maria Giuseppe Benedetto have when her husband was drafted into the Italian army?

4. How old was Maurice when his uncle gave him a little Hess truck?

5. Who at the USA Today office brought Laura a bag of clothes for Maurice, as described in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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