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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is it that gives away boxes of tacks to his customers?
(a) The Mayor.
(b) General Anna.
(c) Harry Hot Dog.
(d) Mr. Jerusalem.

2. Why does Maxie say it's better to have enemies you already know?
(a) It's easier to guess what they'll do.
(b) The Police Commissioner knows who they are.
(c) You already have their addresses.
(d) They aren't as mean as some people.

3. What does Maxie say is the purpose of the red pins in the map?
(a) To mark when there was a very minor pushcart accident.
(b) To mark when hot dog vendors sold more than a dozen dogs.
(c) To mark when the pushcarts have a good day.
(d) To mark when the trucks had a flat.

4. Who is the only person in New York who might know how many pushcarts there are in the city?
(a) Maxie Hammerman.
(b) Frank the Flower.
(c) Buddy Wiser.
(d) Morris the Florist.

5. What do the truck drivers threaten to do if the Mayor doesn't meet their demands?
(a) Declare war on the pushcarts.
(b) Make the traffic congestion worse.
(c) Stop delivering goods.
(d) Declare war on the truck drivers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the newspaper advertisement say about the hat?

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

3. What is Mr. Jerusalem's plan called?

4. Where does Ms. Portlette sit to take notes of the meeting?

5. Where is Wenda Gambling headed when she gets caught up behind the truck?

(see the answer key)

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