View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to make Mack lose control of his truck?
(a) He dodges a pedestrian.
(b) A load of apples crashes into the windshield.
(c) General Anna screams.
(d) A pushcart axle crashes into the windshield.

2. What does the Police Commissioner advise the Mayor to do?
(a) Declare a war.
(b) Declare a truce.
(c) Arrest all the truck drivers.
(d) Arrest The Three.

3. What is written on General Anna's statue?
(a) General Anna.
(b) She Won the War.
(c) The Pushcart Queen.
(d) By Hand.

4. 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.

5. What role does General Anna say she wants to play in the plan proposed by Mr. Jerusalem?
(a) She wants to direct traffic.
(b) She wants no part of it.
(c) She wants to quit.
(d) She wants to be on the front lines.

6. What does Larry Gilbert, age 8, say he'll miss if the pushcarts aren't allowed to operate?
(a) Pretzels to feed the ducks.
(b) Peanuts to feed the squirrels.
(c) Hot dogs to feed his puppy.
(d) Ice cream to feed your his sister.

7. What prompts the many letters to the editor about the pushcarts?
(a) The photo of Mack hitting Morris the Florist.
(b) The story of Mack hitting General Anna.
(c) The photo of Mack hitting Harry the Hot Dog.
(d) The story of Mack hitting Frank the Flower.

8. How many people are arrested on Beecker Street?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) None.
(c) Forty.
(d) Forty-seven.

9. What is used as darts for Frank's dartboard?
(a) Darning needles.
(b) Push pins.
(c) Darts.
(d) Pea tacks.

10. 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 flats.
(b) He says it's a map he uses to track hot dog vendors.
(c) He says it's a map he uses to track pushcart business.
(d) He says it's a map he uses to track the number of pushcart accidents.

11. What does Maxie Hammerman use to write the words "war chest" on the side of his tool box?
(a) Axle grease.
(b) Yellow paint.
(c) Red paint.
(d) Blue paint.

12. What is Mr. Jerusalem's plan called?
(a) The Public March.
(b) Pretty Sneaky.
(c) The Peach March.
(d) The Peaceful Pushcarts.

13. Who does Maxie invite to his meeting with The Three?
(a) Eddie Maroney and the Police Commissioner.
(b) Eddie Maroney, General Anna and the Police Commissioner.
(c) All the pushcart vendors and the Police Commissioners.
(d) Harry Hot Dog, Morris the Florist and the Police Commissioner.

14. What time does Maxie say his guests should arrive?
(a) Seven o'clock.
(b) Six o'clock.
(c) Six thirty.
(d) Seven thirty.

15. What does the Police Commissioner say will happen to anyone who breaks the truce?
(a) They'll have their license taken away.
(b) They'll have their pushcart smashed.
(c) They'll be banned from the city.
(d) They'll be arrested.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the pushcart vendors learn about the Mayor's decision regarding pushcarts?

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

3. How many pushcarts gather on Bleecker Street the day after the pushcart war officially ends?

4. Where is Wenda Gambling when the raid occurs?

5. What is Maxie hauling on the day of the peace march?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 578 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample