2. What is the name of the customer Alex is helping at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Mario Marcetti.
(b) Bill Wong.
(c) Greg Dunlap.
(d) David Andrews.

3. In what classroom are class officers to meet with the new headmaster?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 25.
(d) 37.

4. What is James Flaherty's father's occupation?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Politician.
(c) Anesthesiologist.
(d) Cardiologist.

5. How many girls are being asked to stay indefinitely at a convent in upstate New York?
(a) 15.
(b) 25.
(c) 10.
(d) 20.

6. In Chapter 7, what type of food does Kevin give Alex?
(a) Sardines.
(b) Tuna.
(c) Canned ham.
(d) Peanut Butter.

7. At what street does Alex try to find a subway station?
(a) 69th.
(b) 84th.
(c) 72nd.
(d) 53rd.

8. Where are Uncle Jimmy and his family going when they leave New York?
(a) Des Moines.
(b) Tulsa.
(c) Denver.
(d) St. Louis.

9. What classes are offered at St. Vincent de Paul by August?
(a) French, social studies, and writing.
(b) Science, math, and geography.
(c) Theology, Latin, and church history.
(d) Spanish, history, and shop.

10. How long does a scientist who is being interviewed on television believe it will take for life to return to normal?
(a) Years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 4 years.
(d) Decades.

11. How many people are waiting in line for the bus when Alex arrives?
(a) 28.
(b) 30.
(c) 43.
(d) 52.

12. By August 8, how many signatures is Alex able to get from the elderly he checks on daily?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

13. What does Alex eat for lunch at school on August 8?
(a) Boiled potatoes and canned carrots.
(b) Peanut butter sandwich.
(c) Spinach and bread.
(d) Sauerkraut.

14. How many of Alex's classmates' families will be leaving New York City immediately after school ends?
(a) 1/3.
(b) 3/4.
(c) 1/2.
(d) 1/4.

15. How many postcards does Alex find in his mailbox on July 19?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.