3. 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) The girl reminds him of himself.
(c) He remembers how he felt when his uncle was gone.
(d) He feels bad that the girl thinks she has to steal.

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

5. What color are the things the girl wants to buy who comes to the store?
(a) White and cream.
(b) Pink and blue.
(c) Red and yellow.
(d) Green and purple.

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

7. What time of day does a girl come into the store?
(a) 10 a.m.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) 3 p.m.
(d) Morning.

8. What does Tommy see the girl steal on a Monday morning?
(a) Candy bars.
(b) Lemon drops.
(c) Peppermints.
(d) Licorice.

9. Where does Tony remember an uncle used to take him?
(a) Canarsie Pier.
(b) Rockaway Beach.
(c) Pelham Bay Park.
(d) Sheepshead Bay.

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

11. What does the girl's mother do for a living?
(a) Watches kids after school.
(b) Stenographer.
(c) Typist.
(d) Takes in mending.

12. What does Tommy feel like doing when he sees the girl stealing?
(a) Grabbing her and shaking her.
(b) Calling Rosa.
(c) Lecturing her.
(d) Calling the police.

13. From where does Tommy have to get the things that a young girl wants to buy?
(a) Behind a ladder.
(b) In the rear.
(c) Up front.
(d) On a tall shelf.

14. What does Tommy keep in the back that he has to keep most kids from?
(a) Balloons.
(b) Toys.
(c) Comics.
(d) Games.

15. How long has the girl been coming to the store regularly for the same thing?
(a) Since fall.
(b) Since winter.
(c) Since spring.
(d) Since summer.