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

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

3. What is written on General Anna's statue?

4. Who does Maxie invite to his meeting with The Three?

5. What time does Maxie say his guests should arrive?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Alice Myles and what is Maxie Hammerman's reaction to her?

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

3. What does Maxie Hammerman say when the Police Commissioner asks why Maxie is called the Pushcart King?

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

5. List at least four of the conditions of the peace treaty.

6. What is Maxie's plan to deal with The Three?

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

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

9. How does Maxie explain his consistent winnings at the poker table?

10. What is the plan presented by Mr. Jerusalem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There comes a point where children get involved in the battle by shooting out truck tires with pea shooters. What happens to the language people use as this situation evolves? Describe this "language," including the code names and how it might have impacted the language of the people of the period. Do you consider the sayings funny?

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

There is a series of events after the truckers privately declare war on the pushcarts and prior to the pushcart vendors becoming aware of the situation. Describe these events. Could there have been something done at this point to stop the war?

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