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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 4 - 7).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the friendly priest at Peralta's church who is very kind to Peralta?
(a) Father Finn.
(b) Father Robart.
(c) Father Michael.
(d) Father Steven.

2. Who is Peralta's eighth-grade English teacher?
(a) Dr. Parlay.
(b) Dr. Robin.
(c) Dr. Beall.
(d) Dr. Gorgon.

3. What does Peralta use as identification for boarding the plane in Chapter 7?
(a) A forged birth certificate.
(b) A driver's license.
(c) A passport.
(d) A school ID.

4. What do the older kids at Resurrection call Peralta when they make fun of him?
(a) A ghetto boy.
(b) A harlem wank.
(c) A moocher.
(d) A thirst bucket.

5. What school offers Peralta a place for high school, but no financial aid?
(a) Prep.
(b) Galley.
(c) Allen-Stevenson.
(d) Collegiate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What serious illness does Maria come down with in the homeless shelter?

2. Which fictional character does Peralta idolize in his youth for a time?

3. Where is Peralta's first apartment after leaving the homeless shelter with his family?

4. Where do Peralta and Yando look forward to eating as a very special treat during the time they spend in the homeless shelter?

5. Which senator does Peralta begin the book with a quote from?

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