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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Jim required to do at school once a month?
(a) Meet with the principal.
(b) Volunteer work.
(c) Give an oral report.
(d) Go to confession.

3. Who does Jim go to Staten Island with?
(a) Tony and Yogi.
(b) Lefty.
(c) His parents.
(d) Chris and Willie.

4. Who at school does Jim decide to steal from?
(a) Ravi.
(b) Mr. principal.
(c) The wrestling team.
(d) The teachers.

5. What does the old lady on the bus tell Jim will happen in a month?
(a) He will die.
(b) He will fall in love.
(c) She will see her grandchildren.
(d) The war will end.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim say Melody looks like?

2. What does Jim ask his mom for that makes her angry?

3. What substance does Jim try that he thinks is non-addictive?

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

5. Where does Jim take his blind date, Melody?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jim call his abusive teacher "the fine Christian Brother"?

2. What does Jim say is the advantage of going to a private school?

3. How does Jim feel at the end of the diary?

4. Why does Jim say the train toward 137th St. suddenly smells like a cattle car?

5. Describe the plan Jim's friends execute to deter cops from driving on the paths at the park.

6. Why does Jim believe Sloppy Eddie and Willie Appleears are able to steal milk and bread from the Grand Union?

7. How do Jim and his friends end up with the keys to the American Legion?

8. What does Jim tell the principal's secretary when he calls in sick?

9. What prank does Mancole play on a neighbor?

10. Why does Jim think the Thanksgiving fast is a bad idea?

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