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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: Coming Into My Own.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say was an embarrassing and painful experience at Hunter Junior High?
(a) Learning about General Custer.
(b) Capping.
(c) Eating lunch.
(d) Gym class.

2. Who did the author initially turn to for work, when he could not find a job in the summer of 1971?
(a) Mrs. Whittley.
(b) Mr. Sandart.
(c) Mr. Seufert.
(d) Mr. Randall.

3. Who introduced the author to Schubert's Eighth Symphony (Unfinished)?
(a) Curtis.
(b) Mrs. Miller.
(c) Sharper.
(d) Sgt. Hunt.

4. What frightened the author at the start of "Eight Years Old" that he says are bigger than cats?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Rats.
(c) Roaches.
(d) Weeds.

5. In "Changing the Rules," the author says that _____ could get him in the door but _____ and quality of work were the real tests.
(a) Money/Sacrifice.
(b) Studying/Dreaming.
(c) Influence/Productivity.
(d) Good grades/Personality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did "The Top One Hundred" program help the author learn?

2. Why did the author quit his job at Young and Rubicum Advertising?

3. In "A Boy's Big Problem," why does the author say he hated to buy bread or milk at the store?

4. Why did the author become interested in Johns Hopkins University Hospital at the age of 10?

5. Why does the author say he felt the stigma of being poor more acutely?

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