The Pushcart War Test | Final Test - Hard

Jean Merrill
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Pushcart War Test | Final Test - Hard

Jean Merrill
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 131 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the restaurant owner say he wants added to the charges against Mack?

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

3. What is used as trophies for anyone who hits the target in the middle of the dart board?

4. What time do the pushcart vendors assemble for the march?

5. How much warning does Maxie Hammerman have that the Pea Tack Squad are going to raid his shop in search of pea pins?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Maxie's theory of war with regard to money?

2. How do the notes come to the attention of the pushcart vendors?

3. What does Frank know about the pushcart war and how does he know these details?

4. What happens to Morris the Florist during the march?

5. Why does Miriam Portlette take notes of the meeting of The Three?

6. What role do the pushcart vendors play in the battle at Beecker Street?

7. What is the reaction of the pushcart vendors after Maxie is arrested?

8. What is Frank the Flower's confession after the raid on Maxie's and why does the Police Commissioner want to believe it?

9. List the main points of the Mayor's address regarding the peace march.

10. Why does Maxie Hammerman say he won't give the shorthand notes on the meeting of The Three to the newspaper?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Joey Kafflis? What is the document Joey produces that provides an inside look into the pushcart war? Describe what Joey writes in this document.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between Mr. Jerusalem and Solomon Livergreen. What is is about that relationship that prompts Mr. Jerusalem to become involved in the war by shooting out truck tires?

Essay Topic 3

What is the Peace March? Describe the march and the events that occur during the march. What happens to make the march less than peaceful?

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