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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the spotters who ride on the hoods of some trucks?
(a) They are watching for pea pins falling from the sky.
(b) They are watching for other trucks.
(c) They are watching for pea pins in the guttters.
(d) They are watching for pushcart vendors.

2. How do truck drivers get their perishable goods delivered if they have a flat?
(a) They carry it themselves.
(b) They hire pushcarts.
(c) They hire school children.
(d) They hire other trucking companies.

3. How many divisions do the pushcart vendors form on the day of the peace march?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Three.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Two .

4. What is the Pea Tack Squad looking at when they discover Wenda Gambling's order for peas?
(a) The company's telephone records.
(b) The bags of peas.
(c) The company ledgers.
(d) The canceled checks.

5. What is the fine that is imposed on anyone who leaves a truck parked for longer than an hour?
(a) There is no fine.
(b) $100.
(c) $500.
(d) $50.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the divisions runs into trouble during the peace march?

2. What is Big Moe's first explanation for the number of flats?

3. Who is driving the truck that encounters the division on Greene Street?

4. What do the Posey's use as weapons in their attempt to keep the Pea Tack Squad out?

5. What does Mack believe to be the explanation behind the flats?

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