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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the spring of 1964, who does Jim describe as a saint?
(a) His mom.
(b) Himself.
(c) Father Kenny.
(d) An old man named Bill.

2. What does Jim tell the police officer he is doing, when he is spotted in his school blazer during the day?
(a) Looking for a job.
(b) He was on a field trip but lost his class.
(c) Social work project.
(d) Minding his own business.

3. Who stands up for Pedro about the teasing from Herbie about his parents?
(a) Tony.
(b) Jim.
(c) Pedro's big brother.
(d) Pedro's parents.

4. Willie goes to the beach to wash what out of his hair?
(a) Blood.
(b) Ketchup.
(c) Soda.
(d) Pizza.

5. Where does Jim's basketball team go for the play-off series?
(a) The lower east side.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Brooklyn.
(d) Long Beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point on Jim's trip to Rye, NY does he observe business men with "not a bit of class"?

2. In the spring of 1964, where does Jim spend summer nights alone?

3. What does Jim do on the eve of Halloween that leads to a beating?

4. Where does Jim go after the game against Horace Mann?

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

(see the answer key)

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