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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jim go to Staten Island with?
(a) His parents.
(b) Lefty.
(c) Tony and Yogi.
(d) Chris and Willie.

2. Where does Jim have a summer job?
(a) At Yankee Stadium.
(b) At school.
(c) At the Boys' Club.
(d) At Central Park.

3. What does Jim bring on the train uptown to break his boredom?
(a) A novel.
(b) A deck of cards.
(c) A sports magazine.
(d) A newspaper.

4. Who does Jim eventually give a joint to in the winter of 1964?
(a) Some older teens hanging out at the basketball court.
(b) An older guy who had been in the Army.
(c) Ronnie.
(d) His mom.

5. 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) Everyone else calls him that.
(d) Chris's last name rhymes with "spiller."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim check the almanac for when he gets home from school?

2. Who stands up for Pedro about the teasing from Herbie about his parents?

3. What is Jim required to do at school once a month?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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