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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jim describe the guys in his new neighborhood?
(a) Jocks.
(b) All-American.
(c) Hippies.
(d) Junkies.

2. Why does Jim call Chris the "spiller"?
(a) Chris pretends to be drunk but pours out most of the drinks.
(b) Chris knocks things over when he is drunk.
(c) Chris's last name rhymes with "spiller."
(d) Everyone else calls him that.

3. Why does Jim get three raps across the hand at school?
(a) For getting a D for effort.
(b) For talking back to a teacher.
(c) For putting his elbows on the table at lunch.
(d) For throwing bricks.

4. What substance does Jim try that he thinks is non-addictive?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Aspirin.
(c) Speed.
(d) Heroin.

5. What is Jim required to do at school once a month?
(a) Volunteer work.
(b) Give an oral report.
(c) Go to confession.
(d) Meet with the principal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim bring on the train uptown to break his boredom?

2. How does the school nurse solve most ailments, according to Jim?

3. Who confronts Brother G. about his punishment in class?

4. Who does Jim offer a joint to in the winter of 1964?

5. What specialty does Jim say crooks on the Lower East Side have in common?

(see the answer key)

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