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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Maggie employed for her first job?
(a) A collar and cuff factory.
(b) A dressmaker's shop.
(c) A linen factory.
(d) A saloon.

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

3. When Maggie sees that Jimmie has been fighting, what does she warn him that Mudder will do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Kick him out of the house.
(c) Pound him.
(d) Call the police.

4. Why does Pete become more eloquent and elaborate in descriptions of his bravery and fighting skill?
(a) He notices Jimmie is impressed.
(b) He notices Maggie is listening closely.
(c) He is drunk and cannot help himself.
(d) He notices Mudder is listening closely.

5. Where is Maggie while Pete and Jimmie exchange tales of valor in Chapter 5?
(a) Hanging laundry outside.
(b) At work.
(c) In another room.
(d) In the shadows.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Chapter 4 say that Jimmie first began to be arrested?

2. What is Jimmie's family's last name?

3. What two physical characteristics make Pete seem formidable?

4. What tragic event occurs at the beginning of Chapter 4?

5. What two things set Pete apart from the Rum Alley tenement crowd?

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