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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Carlos present his idea to the rest of the pushcart vendors?
(a) He writes it down.
(b) Maxie Hammerman translates for him.
(c) He gives a demonstration.
(d) He just tells them.

2. Where do the pushcart vendors hide their ammunition following Frank's arrest?
(a) Maxie Hammerman's basement.
(b) General Anna's apartment.
(c) Mr. Jerusalem's pushcart.
(d) Big Moe's warehouse.

3. What does the mayor and city council eventually decide as a way of trying to stop the pea shooters?
(a) Tax tacks for anyone under 21.
(b) Tax tacks for crackpots.
(c) Tax tacks for everyone.
(d) Tax tacks for anyone over ten.

4. How many sections of the city report flats once they begin occurring again?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Three.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the policeman asks Frank about the pea shooter, what is Frankie's explanation?

2. How many of his 72 trucks is laid up on a single day, according to Big Moe?

3. Who is the driver of the truck that hits the first truck of the pushcart war?

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

5. When does Frank the Flower get arrested?

(see the answer key)

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