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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jim's team play in the first game of the season?
(a) St. Luke's.
(b) St. Hilda's.
(c) St. Mary's.
(d) St. Patrick's.

2. In the fall of 1964, what old friend of Jim's dies?
(a) Carson.
(b) Bobby Sachs.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Kevin Dolon.

3. Where do Willie and Jim leave their pipe after their night of smoking and drinking?
(a) In Willie's attic.
(b) In an abandoned car.
(c) Under some rocks and leaves.
(d) They bury it in a hole.

4. What does Melody say about marijuana users?
(a) They are a waste of time.
(b) They do strange things.
(c) They frighten her.
(d) There is a time and a place for what they do.

5. Where does Jim go when he decides to skip school at the start of spring 1965?
(a) Headquarters.
(b) Central Park.
(c) Yankee Stadium.
(d) Times Square.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does someone run for Brother Kenneth during Billy's seizure?

2. Who does Jim eventually give a joint to in the winter of 1964?

3. Who gets upset when Jim answers questions in class with, "Yah," instead of, "Yes, sir?"

4. Why does Jim stay after school until 4:30 on the day of his friend's wake?

5. At the end of the spring 1965, who approaches Jim in a Bronx neighborhood?

(see the answer key)

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