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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jimmie threaten to do to Maggie if she does not "shut up"?
(a) Tell his mother.
(b) Smack her mouth.
(c) Kick her shins.
(d) Chase her down the street.

2. Which two groups of boys are involved in the opening street fight?
(a) The Rum Alley boys and the Black Door boys.
(b) The Black Door boys and the Devil's Row boys.
(c) The Evil's Row boys and the Rum Alley boys.
(d) The Rum Alley boys and the Devil's Row boys.

3. What color does the book say Mudder's face turns when she is angry?
(a) Almost purple.
(b) Pale grey.
(c) Bright red.
(d) Dull yellow.

4. In Chapter 3, what does the old woman send Jimmie to buy for her?
(a) Matches.
(b) Beer.
(c) Wine.
(d) A newspaper.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 2, where do Jimmie and his father meet Maggie?
(a) At the store.
(b) At home.
(c) On the street.
(d) In the neighbor's apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Jimmie's youngest sibling?

2. On what street does the old woman customarily beg for her living?

3. While Jimmie listens outside the apartment door, what does Mudder threaten to do to Fader?

4. Who says, "Is yer fader beatin' yer mudder, or yer mudder beatin' yer fader"?

5. Which group of boys is winning the street fight before it is broken up?

(see the answer key)

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