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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Jim's motivation for getting along with his cousin's friends in Manhattan?
(a) He believes he can sell stolen goods to them.
(b) He is trying to impress his cousin.
(c) His family is moving to their neighborhood, and he will finish the school year with them.
(d) His mom will give him money if he makes a new group of friends.

3. What does Jim do on the eve of Halloween that leads to a beating?
(a) He gets caught stealing.
(b) He pukes on the new rug.
(c) He breaks windows.
(d) He breaks his curfew.

4. Who finds Jim's nickel bag of marijuana?
(a) Mikey.
(b) Brother G.
(c) Jim's mom.
(d) Jim's dad.

5. Who does the Boys' Club have a memorial service for?
(a) Bro. Wally Wade.
(b) Herbie Hemslie.
(c) Teddy Rayhill.
(d) Bro. Kenny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim says, "I just want to be _____ and live in the _____."

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

3. When does Jim say his parents go to church?

4. Who does Jim see by surprise on the "most crowded corner in the Bronx"?

5. What do Jim and his friends use to attack girls on the eve of Halloween?

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