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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jim say his eyes feel like when sniffing cleaning fluid?
(a) Bowling balls.
(b) Needles.
(c) A cloud.
(d) A roaring fire.

2. Why doesn't Mr. Doolittle give Jim any trouble for breaking rules in gym class?
(a) Mr. Doolittle is the basketball coach.
(b) Mr. Doolittle has given up on Jim.
(c) Mr. Doolittle is afraid of him.
(d) Mr. Doolittle does not notice when students break rules.

3. Where do Jim and his friends tell Danny's mom they got the basketballs they bring home?
(a) At a church bazaar.
(b) At a basketball game.
(c) At a thrift store.
(d) At a yard sale.

4. Who applauds for Jim after he jumps into the Harlem River?
(a) Some girls swimming nearby.
(b) Sightseers on a boat.
(c) Fat Eddie.
(d) Danny and John.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jim eventually give a joint to in the winter of 1964?

2. Who does Jim plan to get drunk with in his new neighborhood?

3. What does Jim tell the cop is the reason he ran when they approached him in the park?

4. Who do the cops tell Jim they are looking for in the park?

5. What is Jim's motivation for getting along with his cousin's friends in Manhattan?

(see the answer key)

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