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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the last motorists to become frightened of the trucks?
(a) The taxi drivers.
(b) The pushcart vendors.
(c) The pedestrians.
(d) The movie stars.

2. Who is the driver of the truck that hits the first truck of the pushcart war?
(a) Marvin Seely.
(b) Morris the Florist.
(c) Albert P. Mack.
(d) Mark the Pickle Seller.

3. Who comes up with the idea of how to fight the trucks?
(a) Carlos.
(b) Old Anna.
(c) Maxie Hammerman.
(d) Eddie Maroney.

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

5. What does the newspaper advertisement say about the hat?
(a) That it's a traffic stopper.
(b) That they're soon going to be sold out.
(c) That there is a limited supply.
(d) That Wenda Gambling is wearing them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wenda Gambling say there is a traffic problem in New York?

2. How does Carlos present his idea to the rest of the pushcart vendors?

3. How many sections of the city report flats once they begin occurring again?

4. Who is it that gives away boxes of tacks to his customers?

5. What is written on Eddie Moroney's pushcart?

(see the answer key)

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