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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Jim and his friends laugh during the giant fire on Second Ave.?
(a) They are telling jokes about the basketball coach.
(b) There is a clown running down the street.
(c) Jim has just tripped.
(d) The pizza man is on his knees begging the firefighters not to break his windows.

2. Who does Jim offer a joint to in the winter of 1964?
(a) Freddie C.
(b) His mom.
(c) A group of homeless men in an alley.
(d) Some older teens hanging out at the basketball court.

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

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

5. When does Jim say his parents go to church?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Every Sunday.
(c) Easter.
(d) When they are invited to weddings.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Willie goes to the beach to wash what out of his hair?

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

5. Why does Jim get three raps across the hand at school?

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