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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Jim and Ronnie wear to Alexander's department store?
(a) Baggy old coats.
(b) Top hats.
(c) School uniforms.
(d) Baseball uniforms.

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

4. How old is Jim, when the story begins?
(a) 14.
(b) 11.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jim describe the guys in his new neighborhood?

2. Who gets beat in the winter of 1964 for cheating on a religion quiz?

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

4. What do Jim and his team want to do after their victory at Riverdale?

5. How does Jim play on a league out of his age range?

(see the answer key)

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