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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) His mom will give him money if he makes a new group of friends.
(c) He is trying to impress his cousin.
(d) His family is moving to their neighborhood, and he will finish the school year with them.

2. Where does Jim take his blind date, Melody?
(a) To the movies.
(b) To a coffee shop.
(c) To a basketball game.
(d) Back to his place.

3. In the fall of 1963, who is the neighbor taken away for mental health problems?
(a) Steve McQueen.
(b) Mrs. McNulty.
(c) Bill Russell.
(d) Pedro.

4. How does the school nurse solve most ailments, according to Jim?
(a) By sending students home.
(b) With a nap.
(c) With aspirin.
(d) With a Band-Aid.

5. Who does Jim plan to get drunk with in his new neighborhood?
(a) A girl next door.
(b) A few weed-heads.
(c) His mom.
(d) His cousin Kevin.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Rudy the foreman do after he chases Jim to the ramp at Yankee Stadium?

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

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