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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. What is the public property destruction the Mayor mentions?
(a) The diner.
(b) The pushcarts.
(c) Mack's load of goods.
(d) The fire hydrant.

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

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

5. How many pushcarts are destroyed?
(a) Forty-seven.
(b) None.
(c) About eighty.
(d) About eight.

6. How long does the author say has passed since the pushcart war?
(a) A hundred years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Ten months.

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

8. What is the name of the lady who takes notes that become known as the Portlette Papers?
(a) Moe Portlette.
(b) Murtle Portlette.
(c) Miriam Portlette.
(d) Mable Portlette.

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

10. What does Maxie say is the purpose of the gold pins?
(a) To mark when there was a major pushcart accident.
(b) To mark when the pushcarts have a terrific day.
(c) To mark when the big trucks have a flat.
(d) To mark when hot dog vendors sold more than three dozen dogs.

11. 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.

12. What plot is the result of a meeting by The Three.
(a) To use tougher tires.
(b) To bribe kids to stop causing tires.
(c) To kidnap Maxie Hammerman.
(d) To tear up pushcarts.

13. What is the date when Big Moe calls the Mayor with the news that he'll settle with the pushcarts?
(a) May 4.
(b) July 4.
(c) June 4.
(d) September 4.

14. What does the Mayor say about the meeting between The Three and Maxie Hammerman?
(a) That a meeting wouldn't accomplish anything.
(b) That it won't take place.
(c) That it will take place at the police station.
(d) That Maxie can't attend becasue he's to be arrested.

15. What is designed into the dart board in Frank's cell?
(a) Flags.
(b) Trucks.
(c) Darts.
(d) Pushcarts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many police cars are sent to the scene at Beecker Street?

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

3. What is the date of the opening of the Pushcart Peace Conference?

4. Where does the Police Commissioner put his gun after the arrival of The Three?

5. Who breaks Maxie Hammerman's radio?

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