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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jim play on a league out of his age range?
(a) Jim does not know his real age.
(b) Jim's birthday is close enought to the cut-off date.
(c) The coach gives him a fake birth certificate.
(d) His position on the team is based on his skills.

2. Where is Brother G. reported to be when he doesn't return to school?
(a) Ithaca.
(b) Long Island.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Hawaii.

3. Who does Jim see by surprise on the "most crowded corner in the Bronx"?
(a) Freddie C. from his old neighborhood.
(b) Two brothers from school.
(c) An ex-girlfriends.
(d) His parents.

4. Why does someone run for Brother Kenneth during Billy's seizure?
(a) He will say a prayer for him.
(b) He is used to handling them.
(c) He is related to Billy.
(d) He is the school nurse.

5. Jim says, "I just want to be _____ and live in the _____."
(a) Tough/streets.
(b) High/woods.
(c) Rich/city.
(d) Adored/now.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Willie and Jim look for on the beach in Long Beach?

2. In the fall of 1963, who is the neighbor taken away for mental health problems?

3. What do Jim and Ronnie wear to Alexander's department store?

4. What does Jim ask his mom for that makes her angry?

5. Who applauds for Jim after he jumps into the Harlem River?

(see the answer key)

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