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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 be banned from the city.
(c) They'll have their pushcart smashed.
(d) They'll be arrested.

2. Who does the Police Commissioner report to after his interview with Maxie Hammerman?
(a) That Maxie will eventually break under the pressure.
(b) That he sees no reason to keep Maxie in jail.
(c) That he believes Maxie is lying.
(d) That he doesn't know what to think.

3. What happens to General Anna's pushcart?
(a) The handle is broken.
(b) The wheel is ripped off.
(c) The tire is flattened.
(d) The bumper is smashed.

4. Where do the pushcart vendors meet to discuss the situation?
(a) At Posey's.
(b) Under Manhattan Bridge.
(c) At Wenda Gambling's house.
(d) At Maxie's.

5. Why is Mack arrested?
(a) Reckless driving.
(b) Drunken driving.
(c) Attempted murder.
(d) Endangering pedestrians.

6. What is the name of the girl who says she now wants to be a Pushcart Queen?
(a) Melissa Cudd.
(b) Alicia Hammerman.
(c) Alice Myles.
(d) Mary Margaret.

7. What do people throw at the trucks on Beecker Street?
(a) Tomatoes and melons.
(b) Cabbage and lettuce.
(c) Canteloupes and apples.
(d) All kinds of fruits and vegetables.

8. How does General Anna get a message in to Maxie?
(a) Smuggles it in a hot dog.
(b) Calls him.
(c) Smuggles it in an apple.
(d) Gives it to the police commissioner.

9. How do the pushcart vendors learn about the Mayor's decision regarding pushcarts?
(a) They read it in the newspaper.
(b) They hear a radio address.
(c) The police arrive with the news.
(d) They see a television address.

10. How many police cars are sent to the scene at Beecker Street?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

11. Where does Buddy Wisser come up with his proposal?
(a) From Wenda Gambling.
(b) From General Anna.
(c) From Frank the Flower.
(d) From Big Moe.

12. What are Eddie and Maxie drinking after the card game?
(a) Root beer.
(b) Wine.
(c) Beer.
(d) Cream soda.

13. What does Eddie say the pushcart vendors would have done if Maxie had been kidnapped?
(a) Gone to the Police Commissioner.
(b) Quit..
(c) Fought harder.
(d) Gone to the newspapers.

14. What does Maxie say all the pushcart vendors should do immediately?
(a) Get their pushcarts off the street.
(b) Turn themselves in.
(c) Go to the park for another demonstration.
(d) Give up and leave the city.

15. Where does Mack first stop his truck?
(a) About thirty feet from the pushcarts.
(b) About a foot from the pushcarts.
(c) About ten feet from the pushcarts.
(d) About a block from the pushcarts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the divisions runs into trouble during the peace march?

2. What does General Anna say is the first thing the pushcart vendors must not do?

3. What does the Mayor say about the meeting between The Three and Maxie Hammerman?

4. What does Maxie tell the Police Commissioner he meant by the notation "By Hand" beside Anna's name?

5. What does Maxie say he's paying for with the check he writes to Big Moe?

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