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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jim get three raps across the hand at school?
(a) For talking back to a teacher.
(b) For throwing bricks.
(c) For getting a D for effort.
(d) For putting his elbows on the table at lunch.

2. Who does Jim say is a die-hard Marxist?
(a) Bunty Garden.
(b) His father.
(c) Steve Malone
(d) His cousin.

3. Why does Jim punch Larry out in the school trophy room?
(a) Larry insists he was reading Time magazine first.
(b) Larry dares him to do it.
(c) Larry makes fun of his hair.
(d) Larry trips him.

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

5. Who does Fat Eddie introduce Jim to when he arrives at his house?
(a) Winkie and Blinkie.
(b) His neighbor, Hal.
(c) His cat, Cheetah.
(d) His parents.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Jim required to do at school once a month?

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

5. What does Jim wear to gym class at the park to feel less self-conscious?

(see the answer key)

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