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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Jim and Ronnie wear to Alexander's department store?
(a) Baggy old coats.
(b) Baseball uniforms.
(c) Top hats.
(d) School uniforms.

2. How old does Jim say his dead friend looks?
(a) 35.
(b) 16.
(c) 80.
(d) 60.

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

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

5. How does Chris explain Willie's injury to the police officer who stops them?
(a) He says he fell down some stairs.
(b) He says he was attacked by a dog.
(c) He says it was a sledding accident.
(d) He says they found him that way.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do Jim and friends call the huge rock they jump off of in the Bronx?

4. What does Melody say about marijuana users?

5. In the spring of 1964, who does Jim describe as a saint?

(see the answer key)

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