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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 65b-66a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tommy have tears in his eyes after he catches the girl stealing?
(a) He worries the girl will have a life like his.
(b) He feels bad that the girl thinks she has to steal.
(c) The girl reminds him of himself.
(d) He remembers how he felt when his uncle was gone.

2. On what street is the candy store located?
(a) Bedford.
(b) Cornelia.
(c) Prince.
(d) Perry.

3. How does Tommy describe the girl's mother?
(a) Grave.
(b) Rock faced.
(c) Austere.
(d) Resolute.

4. How does Tommy describe the girl who comes in the store to buy something?
(a) An ugly girl with brown skin and green eyes.
(b) A pretty girl with light skin and blue eyes.
(c) A plain kid with light skin and dark eyes.
(d) A mousy girl with brown skin and brown eyes.

5. What does Tommy say to the girl after he notices she was stealing?
(a) Berates her.
(b) Warns her.
(c) Wishes her a nice day.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Tommy?

2. What does Rosa have hanging on a back wall?

3. Who told Tommy that he had to throw the lobster back?

4. What does Tommy see the girl steal on a Monday morning?

5. Where does the girl live who comes into the candy store to buy something?

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