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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joey Kifflis believe is the real reason for "the master plan?"
(a) To make traffic flow better.
(b) To get more money for the truck drivers.
(c) To declare war on the pushcarts.
(d) There's no purpose.

2. What is "The Day the Traffic Stopped?"
(a) A theory.
(b) A radio program.
(c) A book.
(d) A television program.

3. Who does Big Moe call to complain about the Police Commissioner?
(a) Frank the Flower.
(b) Mayor Elmer P. Fudd.
(c) Mayor Emmett P. Cudd.
(d) The other trucking company owners.

4. What does Maxie say is the purpose of the map of New York City that was found in his shop?
(a) He says it's a map he uses to track pushcart business.
(b) He says it's a map he uses to track the number of pushcart accidents.
(c) He says it's a map he uses to track flats.
(d) He says it's a map he uses to track hot dog vendors.

5. What does Professor Lyman Cumberly say prompted the pushcart war?
(a) The heat.
(b) Freddie the Florist's bad attitude.
(c) Wenda Gambling's remark about the big trucks.
(d) The number of trucks on the streets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to the sale of the ton of peas to the pushcart vendors, what had been Mr. Posey's largest sale?

2. Where is the recording of the interview between the Police Commissioner and Maxie Hammerman?

3. How is Maxie Hammerman plotting the "battle?"

4. Who does Maxie say has the record for the most hits?

5. Who does the Police Commissioner report to after his interview with Maxie Hammerman?

(see the answer key)

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